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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.75, 1,771.13 and 411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.75, 1,771.13 and 411.25 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.75 : 1,771.13 = 411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.75/1,771.13 = 411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.75x = 1,771.13 × 411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.75x = 728,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,377.21/1,180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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