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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.48, 1,765.04 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.48, 1,765.04 and 406.88 is: 610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.48 : 1,765.04 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.48/1,765.04 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.48x = 1,765.04 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.48x = 718,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,159.48/1,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.43

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