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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.48, 1,779.96 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.48, 1,779.96 and 417.04 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.48 : 1,779.96 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.48/1,779.96 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.48x = 1,779.96 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.48x = 742,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,314.52/1,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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