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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.78, 1,787.37 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.78, 1,787.37 and 411.78 is: 617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.78 : 1,787.37 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.78/1,787.37 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.78x = 1,787.37 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.78x = 736,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,003.22/1,191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.57

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