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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.50, 1,785.96 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.50, 1,785.96 and 410.76 is: 615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.50 : 1,785.96 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.50/1,785.96 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.50x = 1,785.96 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.50x = 733,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,600.93/1,191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.70

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