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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.76, 1,777.93 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.76, 1,777.93 and 415.26 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.76 : 1,777.93 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.76/1,777.93 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.76x = 1,777.93 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.76x = 738,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,303.21/1,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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