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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.68, 1,778.55 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.68, 1,778.55 and 416.18 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.68 : 1,778.55 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.68/1,778.55 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.68x = 1,778.55 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.68x = 740,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,196.94/1,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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