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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.43, 1,771.79 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.43, 1,771.79 and 411.75 is: 617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.43 : 1,771.79 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.43/1,771.79 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.43x = 1,771.79 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.43x = 729,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,532.47/1,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.50

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