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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.10, 1,779.25 and 406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.10, 1,779.25 and 406.07 is: 609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.10 : 1,779.25 = 406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.10/1,779.25 = 406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.10x = 1,779.25 × 406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.10x = 722,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,500.05/1,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.14

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