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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.61, 1,770.69 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.61, 1,770.69 and 401.04 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.61 : 1,770.69 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.61/1,770.69 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.61x = 1,770.69 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.61x = 710,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,117.52/1,180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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