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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.02, 1,851.80 and 413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.02, 1,851.80 and 413.07 is: 619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.02 : 1,851.80 = 413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.02/1,851.80 = 413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.02x = 1,851.80 × 413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.02x = 764,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,920.96/1,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.36

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