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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.18, 1,852.72 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.18, 1,852.72 and 413.39 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.18 : 1,852.72 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.18/1,852.72 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.18x = 1,852.72 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.18x = 765,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,892.57/1,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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