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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.49, 1,783.62 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.49, 1,783.62 and 604.26 is: 906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.49 : 1,783.62 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.49/1,783.62 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.49x = 1,783.62 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.49x = 1,077,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,770.22/1,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.08

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