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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,179.18 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,179.18 and 273 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,179.18 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,179.18 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,179.18 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 321,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,916.14/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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