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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.77, 1,787.23 and 606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.77, 1,787.23 and 606.15 is: 909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.77 : 1,787.23 = 606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.77/1,787.23 = 606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.77x = 1,787.23 × 606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.77x = 1,083,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,330.22/1,190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.77

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