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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.69, 1,787.49 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.69, 1,787.49 and 411.75 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.69 : 1,787.49 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.69/1,787.49 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.69x = 1,787.49 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.69x = 735,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,999.01/1,191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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