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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186, 1,779.16 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186, 1,779.16 and 406.08 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186 : 1,779.16 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186/1,779.16 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186x = 1,779.16 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186x = 722,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,481.29/1,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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