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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.84, 1,772.08 and 411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.84, 1,772.08 and 411.80 is: 617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.84 : 1,772.08 = 411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.84/1,772.08 = 411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.84x = 1,772.08 × 411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.84x = 729,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,732.65/1,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.46

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