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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.59, 1,778.13 and 600.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.59, 1,778.13 and 600.23 is: 900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.59 : 1,778.13 = 600.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.59/1,778.13 = 600.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.59x = 1,778.13 × 600.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.59x = 1,067,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,287.27/1,185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.21

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