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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.05, 1,771.93 and 441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.05, 1,771.93 and 441.13 is: 661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.05 : 1,771.93 = 441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.05/1,771.93 = 441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.05x = 1,771.93 × 441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.05x = 781,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,645.95/1,182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.26

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