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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.29, 1,779.45 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.29, 1,779.45 and 416.25 is: 624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.29 : 1,779.45 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.29/1,779.45 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.29x = 1,779.45 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.29x = 740,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,696.06/1,186.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.38

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