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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.10, 1,786.38 and 605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.10, 1,786.38 and 605.73 is: 908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.10 : 1,786.38 = 605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.10/1,786.38 = 605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.10x = 1,786.38 × 605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.10x = 1,082,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,063.96/1,191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.46

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