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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.77, 1,771.25 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.77, 1,771.25 and 400.74 is: 601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.77 : 1,771.25 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.77/1,771.25 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.77x = 1,771.25 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.77x = 709,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,808.72/1,180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.14

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