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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.46, 1,778.98 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.46, 1,778.98 and 415.96 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.46 : 1,778.98 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.46/1,778.98 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.46x = 1,778.98 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.46x = 739,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,979.03/1,185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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