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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.50, 1,776.78 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.50, 1,776.78 and 415 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.50 : 1,776.78 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.50/1,776.78 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.50x = 1,776.78 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.50x = 737,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,363.70/1,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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