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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.17, 1,779.50 and 406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.17, 1,779.50 and 406.46 is: 609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.17 : 1,779.50 = 406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.17/1,779.50 = 406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.17x = 1,779.50 × 406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.17x = 723,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,301.03/1,187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.27

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