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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.50, 1,779.75 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.50, 1,779.75 and 417 is: 625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.50 : 1,779.75 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.50/1,779.75 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.50x = 1,779.75 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.50x = 742,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,155.75/1,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.50

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