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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.63, 1,773.26 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.63, 1,773.26 and 412.13 is: 618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.63 : 1,773.26 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.63/1,773.26 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.63x = 1,773.26 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.63x = 730,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,802.72/1,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.47

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