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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.85, 1,783.50 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.85, 1,783.50 and 605.28 is: 907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.85 : 1,783.50 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.85/1,783.50 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.85x = 1,783.50 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.85x = 1,079,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,516.88/1,189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.28

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