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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.81, 1,772.73 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.81, 1,772.73 and 412.31 is: 618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.81 : 1,772.73 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.81/1,772.73 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.81x = 1,772.73 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.81x = 730,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,918.74/1,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.47

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