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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.20, 1,777.26 and 415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.20, 1,777.26 and 415.24 is: 623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.20 : 1,777.26 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.20/1,777.26 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.20x = 1,777.26 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.20x = 737,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,989.44/1,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.20

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