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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.63, 1,769.44 and 410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.63, 1,769.44 and 410.13 is: 615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.63 : 1,769.44 = 410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.63/1,769.44 = 410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.63x = 1,769.44 × 410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.63x = 725,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,700.43/1,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.19

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