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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.82, 2,178.11 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.82, 2,178.11 and 411.82 is: 617.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.82 : 2,178.11 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.82/2,178.11 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.82x = 2,178.11 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.82x = 896,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,989.26/1,451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.84

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