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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.29, 1,776.44 and 414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.29, 1,776.44 and 414.61 is: 621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.29 : 1,776.44 = 414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.29/1,776.44 = 414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.29x = 1,776.44 × 414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.29x = 736,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,527.72/1,184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.92

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