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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.78, 1,774.72 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.78, 1,774.72 and 606.06 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.78 : 1,774.72 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.78/1,774.72 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.78x = 1,774.72 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.78x = 1,075,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,586.80/1,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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