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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.78, 1,774.86 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.78, 1,774.86 and 606.52 is: 909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.78 : 1,774.86 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.78/1,774.86 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.78x = 1,774.86 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.78x = 1,076,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,488.09/1,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.36

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