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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.46, 1,776.21 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.46, 1,776.21 and 414.78 is: 622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.46 : 1,776.21 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.46/1,776.21 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.46x = 1,776.21 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.46x = 736,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,736.38/1,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.00

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