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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.14, 1,779.36 and 405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.14, 1,779.36 and 405.93 is: 608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.14 : 1,779.36 = 405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.14/1,779.36 = 405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.14x = 1,779.36 × 405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.14x = 722,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,295.60/1,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.95

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