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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.07, 1,783.64 and 409.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.07, 1,783.64 and 409.06 is: 613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.07 : 1,783.64 = 409.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.07/1,783.64 = 409.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.07x = 1,783.64 × 409.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.07x = 729,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,615.78/1,189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.60

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