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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.54, 1,774.23 and 413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.54, 1,774.23 and 413.62 is: 620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.54 : 1,774.23 = 413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.54/1,774.23 = 413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.54x = 1,774.23 × 413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.54x = 733,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,857.01/1,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.05

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