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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.16, 1,781.04 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.16, 1,781.04 and 406.92 is: 610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.16 : 1,781.04 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.16/1,781.04 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.16x = 1,781.04 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.16x = 724,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,740.80/1,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.48

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