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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.97, 1,780.01 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.97, 1,780.01 and 406.74 is: 609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.97 : 1,780.01 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.97/1,780.01 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.97x = 1,780.01 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.97x = 724,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,007.43/1,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.97

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