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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.94, 1,766.22 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.94, 1,766.22 and 407.44 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.94 : 1,766.22 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.94/1,766.22 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.94x = 1,766.22 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.94x = 719,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,624.26/1,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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