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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.72, 1,774.86 and 605.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.72, 1,774.86 and 605.64 is: 908.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.72 : 1,774.86 = 605.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.72/1,774.86 = 605.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.72x = 1,774.86 × 605.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.72x = 1,074,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,926.21/1,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.86

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