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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.01, 1,779.14 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.01, 1,779.14 and 406.09 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.01 : 1,779.14 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.01/1,779.14 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.01x = 1,779.14 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.01x = 722,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,490.96/1,186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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