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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.80, 1,773.56 and 606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.80, 1,773.56 and 606.16 is: 908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.80 : 1,773.56 = 606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.80/1,773.56 = 606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.80x = 1,773.56 × 606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.80x = 1,075,061.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,061.13/1,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.91

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