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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.68, 1,780.38 and 417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.68, 1,780.38 and 417.36 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.68 : 1,780.38 = 417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.68/1,780.38 = 417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.68x = 1,780.38 × 417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.68x = 743,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,059.40/1,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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