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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.80, 1,770.72 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.80, 1,770.72 and 410.88 is: 616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.80 : 1,770.72 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.80/1,770.72 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.80x = 1,770.72 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.80x = 727,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,553.43/1,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.15

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