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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.40, 1,780.02 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.40, 1,780.02 and 601.62 is: 901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.40 : 1,780.02 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.40/1,780.02 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.40x = 1,780.02 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.40x = 1,070,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,895.63/1,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.88

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