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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.01, 1,788.09 and 412.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.01, 1,788.09 and 412.05 is: 618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.01 : 1,788.09 = 412.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.01/1,788.09 = 412.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.01x = 1,788.09 × 412.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.01x = 736,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,780.42/1,192.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.10

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