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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.16, 1,852.79 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.16, 1,852.79 and 413.46 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.16 : 1,852.79 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.16/1,852.79 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.16x = 1,852.79 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.16x = 766,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,054.55/1,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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