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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.44, 1,779.34 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.44, 1,779.34 and 609.48 is: 914.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.44 : 1,779.34 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.44/1,779.34 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.44x = 1,779.34 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.44x = 1,084,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,472.14/1,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.06

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