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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.68, 1,774.14 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.68, 1,774.14 and 413 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.68 : 1,774.14 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.68/1,774.14 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.68x = 1,774.14 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.68x = 732,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,719.82/1,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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