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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.34, 1,783.60 and 409.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.34, 1,783.60 and 409.21 is: 613.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.34 : 1,783.60 = 409.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.34/1,783.60 = 409.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.34x = 1,783.60 × 409.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.34x = 729,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,866.96/1,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.67

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