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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.25, 1,772.01 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.25, 1,772.01 and 604.26 is: 906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.25 : 1,772.01 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.25/1,772.01 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.25x = 1,772.01 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.25x = 1,070,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,754.76/1,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.46

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