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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.13, 1,852.84 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.13, 1,852.84 and 413.46 is: 620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.13 : 1,852.84 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.13/1,852.84 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.13x = 1,852.84 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.13x = 766,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,078.82/1,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.24

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