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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.49, 1,764.38 and 406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.49, 1,764.38 and 406.81 is: 610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.49 : 1,764.38 = 406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.49/1,764.38 = 406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.49x = 1,764.38 × 406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.49x = 717,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,770.82/1,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.09

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