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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.98, 1,783.72 and 604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.98, 1,783.72 and 604.06 is: 906.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.98 : 1,783.72 = 604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.98/1,783.72 = 604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.98x = 1,783.72 × 604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.98x = 1,077,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,467.93/1,188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.22

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