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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.09, 1,852.85 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.09, 1,852.85 and 413.37 is: 620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.09 : 1,852.85 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.09/1,852.85 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.09x = 1,852.85 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.09x = 765,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,913.64/1,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.13

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