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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.85, 1,779.57 and 416.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.85, 1,779.57 and 416.35 is: 624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.85 : 1,779.57 = 416.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.85/1,779.57 = 416.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.85x = 1,779.57 × 416.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.85x = 740,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,921.89/1,185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.80

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