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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.27, 1,727.10 and 411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.27, 1,727.10 and 411.06 is: 616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.27 : 1,727.10 = 411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.27/1,727.10 = 411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.27x = 1,727.10 × 411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.27x = 709,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,941.73/1,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.66

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