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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.63, 1,771.76 and 411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.63, 1,771.76 and 411.13 is: 616.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.63 : 1,771.76 = 411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.63/1,771.76 = 411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.63x = 1,771.76 × 411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.63x = 728,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,423.69/1,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.98

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