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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.86, 1,786.73 and 606.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.86, 1,786.73 and 606.53 is: 909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.86 : 1,786.73 = 606.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.86/1,786.73 = 606.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.86x = 1,786.73 × 606.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.86x = 1,083,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,706.78/1,191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.26

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