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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.40, 1,764.60 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.40, 1,764.60 and 406.84 is: 610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.40 : 1,764.60 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.40/1,764.60 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.40x = 1,764.60 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.40x = 717,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,909.86/1,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.26

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