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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.28, 1,765.98 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.28, 1,765.98 and 407.88 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.28 : 1,765.98 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.28/1,765.98 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.28x = 1,765.98 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.28x = 720,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,307.92/1,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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