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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.06, 1,772.97 and 412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.06, 1,772.97 and 412.50 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.06 : 1,772.97 = 412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.06/1,772.97 = 412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.06x = 1,772.97 × 412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.06x = 731,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,350.13/1,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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