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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.21, 1,774.77 and 413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.21, 1,774.77 and 413.71 is: 620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.21 : 1,774.77 = 413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.21/1,774.77 = 413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.21x = 1,774.77 × 413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.21x = 734,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,240.10/1,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.55

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