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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.28, 1,786.68 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.28, 1,786.68 and 411.24 is: 616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.28 : 1,786.68 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.28/1,786.68 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.28x = 1,786.68 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.28x = 734,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,754.28/1,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.78

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