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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.52, 1,771.86 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.52, 1,771.86 and 401.40 is: 601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.52 : 1,771.86 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.52/1,771.86 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.52x = 1,771.86 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.52x = 711,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,224.60/1,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.96

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