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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.21, 1,786.71 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.21, 1,786.71 and 411.66 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.21 : 1,786.71 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.21/1,786.71 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.21x = 1,786.71 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.21x = 735,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,517.04/1,191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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