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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.84, 1,778.82 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.84, 1,778.82 and 416.40 is: 624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.84 : 1,778.82 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.84/1,778.82 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.84x = 1,778.82 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.84x = 740,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,700.65/1,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.62

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