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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.63, 1,767.94 and 409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.63, 1,767.94 and 409.13 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.63 : 1,767.94 = 409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.63/1,767.94 = 409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.63x = 1,767.94 × 409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.63x = 723,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,307.43/1,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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