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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.76, 1,773.66 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.76, 1,773.66 and 413 is: 619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.76 : 1,773.66 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.76/1,773.66 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.76x = 1,773.66 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.76x = 732,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,521.58/1,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.33

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