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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.04, 1,777.60 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.04, 1,777.60 and 415.60 is: 623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.04 : 1,777.60 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.04/1,777.60 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.04x = 1,777.60 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.04x = 738,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,770.56/1,185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.41

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