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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.34, 1,779.32 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.34, 1,779.32 and 416.84 is: 625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.34 : 1,779.32 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.34/1,779.32 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.34x = 1,779.32 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.34x = 741,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,691.75/1,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.19

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