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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.24, 1,778.04 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.24, 1,778.04 and 415.56 is: 623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.24 : 1,778.04 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.24/1,778.04 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.24x = 1,778.04 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.24x = 738,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,882.30/1,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.40

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