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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.95, 1,780.55 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.95, 1,780.55 and 407.04 is: 610.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.95 : 1,780.55 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.95/1,780.55 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.95x = 1,780.55 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.95x = 724,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,755.07/1,186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.60

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