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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.02, 1,779.29 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.02, 1,779.29 and 406.79 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.02 : 1,779.29 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.02/1,779.29 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.02x = 1,779.29 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.02x = 723,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,797.38/1,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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