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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.18, 1,787.92 and 412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.18, 1,787.92 and 412.06 is: 617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.18 : 1,787.92 = 412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.18/1,787.92 = 412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.18x = 1,787.92 × 412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.18x = 736,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,730.32/1,192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.97

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