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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.18, 1,776.46 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.18, 1,776.46 and 414.50 is: 621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.18 : 1,776.46 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.18/1,776.46 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.18x = 1,776.46 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.18x = 736,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,342.67/1,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.82

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