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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.40, 1,775.88 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.40, 1,775.88 and 413.90 is: 621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.40 : 1,775.88 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.40/1,775.88 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.40x = 1,775.88 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.40x = 735,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,027.85/1,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.12

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