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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.50, 1,770.06 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.50, 1,770.06 and 410 is: 615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.50 : 1,770.06 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.50/1,770.06 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.50x = 1,770.06 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.50x = 725,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,724.60/1,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.28

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