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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.08 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.08 and 411.12 is: 616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,771.08 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,771.08 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,771.08 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 728,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,126.41/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.76

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