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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.42, 1,787.34 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.42, 1,787.34 and 411.51 is: 617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.42 : 1,787.34 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.42/1,787.34 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.42x = 1,787.34 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.42x = 735,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,508.28/1,191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.34

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