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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178, 1,767.04 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178, 1,767.04 and 408.56 is: 612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178 : 1,767.04 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178/1,767.04 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178x = 1,767.04 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178x = 721,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,941.86/1,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.85

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