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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.76, 1,771.40 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.76, 1,771.40 and 401.50 is: 601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.76 : 1,771.40 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.76/1,771.40 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.76x = 1,771.40 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.76x = 711,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,217.10/1,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.83

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