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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.30, 1,777.95 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.30, 1,777.95 and 415.62 is: 623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.30 : 1,777.95 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.30/1,777.95 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.30x = 1,777.95 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.30x = 738,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,951.58/1,185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.43

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