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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.02, 1,785.20 and 410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.02, 1,785.20 and 410.27 is: 614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.02 : 1,785.20 = 410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.02/1,785.20 = 410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.02x = 1,785.20 × 410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.02x = 732,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,403.03/1,191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.94

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