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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.93, 1,785.99 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.93, 1,785.99 and 605.34 is: 908.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.93 : 1,785.99 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.93/1,785.99 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.93x = 1,785.99 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.93x = 1,081,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,131.19/1,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.57

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