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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.98, 1,773.24 and 604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.98, 1,773.24 and 604.72 is: 907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.98 : 1,773.24 = 604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.98/1,773.24 = 604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.98x = 1,773.24 × 604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.98x = 1,072,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,313.69/1,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.22

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