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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.44, 1,779.54 and 416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.44, 1,779.54 and 416.94 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.44 : 1,779.54 = 416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.44/1,779.54 = 416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.44x = 1,779.54 × 416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.44x = 741,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,961.41/1,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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