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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.23, 1,773.36 and 412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.23, 1,773.36 and 412.73 is: 619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.23 : 1,773.36 = 412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.23/1,773.36 = 412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.23x = 1,773.36 × 412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.23x = 731,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,918.87/1,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.10

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