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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.26, 1,778.68 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.26, 1,778.68 and 415.76 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.26 : 1,778.68 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.26/1,778.68 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.26x = 1,778.68 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.26x = 739,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,504.00/1,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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