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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.88, 1,783.67 and 604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.88, 1,783.67 and 604.61 is: 906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.88 : 1,783.67 = 604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.88/1,783.67 = 604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.88x = 1,783.67 × 604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.88x = 1,078,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,412.78/1,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.32

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