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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.96, 1,770.12 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.96, 1,770.12 and 410.28 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.96 : 1,770.12 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.96/1,770.12 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.96x = 1,770.12 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.96x = 726,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,244.83/1,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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