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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.93, 1,764.99 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.93, 1,764.99 and 407.25 is: 610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.93 : 1,764.99 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.93/1,764.99 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.93x = 1,764.99 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.93x = 718,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,792.18/1,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.73

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