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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.84, 2,177.75 and 411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.84, 2,177.75 and 411.86 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.84 : 2,177.75 = 411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.84/2,177.75 = 411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.84x = 2,177.75 × 411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.84x = 896,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,928.12/1,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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