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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.08, 1,770.38 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.08, 1,770.38 and 411 is: 616.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.08 : 1,770.38 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.08/1,770.38 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.08x = 1,770.38 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.08x = 727,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,626.18/1,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.07

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