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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.70, 1,780.02 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.70, 1,780.02 and 417.20 is: 625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.70 : 1,780.02 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.70/1,780.02 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.70x = 1,780.02 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.70x = 742,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,624.34/1,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.79

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