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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.20, 1,786.74 and 410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.20, 1,786.74 and 410.96 is: 616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.20 : 1,786.74 = 410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.20/1,786.74 = 410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.20x = 1,786.74 × 410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.20x = 734,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,278.67/1,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.42

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