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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.57, 1,770.86 and 411.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.57, 1,770.86 and 411.07 is: 616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.57 : 1,770.86 = 411.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.57/1,770.86 = 411.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.57x = 1,770.86 × 411.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.57x = 727,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,947.42/1,180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.61

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