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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.66, 1,778.48 and 405.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.66, 1,778.48 and 405.65 is: 608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.66 : 1,778.48 = 405.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.66/1,778.48 = 405.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.66x = 1,778.48 × 405.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.66x = 721,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,444.35/1,185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.47

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