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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.26, 1,773.42 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.26, 1,773.42 and 412.76 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.26 : 1,773.42 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.26/1,773.42 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.26x = 1,773.42 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.26x = 731,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,996.84/1,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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