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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.68, 1,788 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.68, 1,788 and 412 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.68 : 1,788 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.68/1,788 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.68x = 1,788 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.68x = 736,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,656/1,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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