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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.22, 1,852.20 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.22, 1,852.20 and 413.20 is: 619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.22 : 1,852.20 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.22/1,852.20 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.22x = 1,852.20 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.22x = 765,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,329.04/1,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.59

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