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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.96, 1,770.48 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.96, 1,770.48 and 411.04 is: 616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.96 : 1,770.48 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.96/1,770.48 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.96x = 1,770.48 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.96x = 727,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,738.10/1,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.23

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