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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.16, 1,779.38 and 601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.16, 1,779.38 and 601.61 is: 901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.16 : 1,779.38 = 601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.16/1,779.38 = 601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.16x = 1,779.38 × 601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.16x = 1,070,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,480.90/1,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.72

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