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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.81, 1,764.85 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.81, 1,764.85 and 407.13 is: 610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.81 : 1,764.85 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.81/1,764.85 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.81x = 1,764.85 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.81x = 718,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,523.38/1,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.57

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