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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.89, 1,775.82 and 414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.89, 1,775.82 and 414.39 is: 621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.89 : 1,775.82 = 414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.89/1,775.82 = 414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.89x = 1,775.82 × 414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.89x = 735,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,882.05/1,183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.58

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