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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.04, 1,779.31 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.04, 1,779.31 and 406.10 is: 609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.04 : 1,779.31 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.04/1,779.31 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.04x = 1,779.31 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.04x = 722,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,582.75/1,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.24

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