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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.32, 1,780.29 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.32, 1,780.29 and 416.82 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.32 : 1,780.29 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.32/1,780.29 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.32x = 1,780.29 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.32x = 742,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,060.48/1,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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