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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.28, 1,774.94 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.28, 1,774.94 and 413.76 is: 620.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.28 : 1,774.94 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.28/1,774.94 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.28x = 1,774.94 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.28x = 734,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,399.17/1,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.65

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