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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.10, 1,778.89 and 600.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.10, 1,778.89 and 600.73 is: 900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.10 : 1,778.89 = 600.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.10/1,778.89 = 600.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.10x = 1,778.89 × 600.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.10x = 1,068,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,629.59/1,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.96

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