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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.25, 1,774.19 and 412.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.25, 1,774.19 and 412.75 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.25 : 1,774.19 = 412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.25/1,774.19 = 412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.25x = 1,774.19 × 412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.25x = 732,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,296.92/1,182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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