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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.75, 1,770.03 and 410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.75, 1,770.03 and 410.25 is: 615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.75 : 1,770.03 = 410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.75/1,770.03 = 410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.75x = 1,770.03 × 410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.75x = 726,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,154.81/1,179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.52

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