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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.38, 1,770.57 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.38, 1,770.57 and 410.88 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.38 : 1,770.57 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.38/1,770.57 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.38x = 1,770.57 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.38x = 727,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,491.80/1,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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