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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.28, 1,852.95 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.28, 1,852.95 and 413.58 is: 620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.28 : 1,852.95 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.28/1,852.95 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.28x = 1,852.95 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.28x = 766,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,343.06/1,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.38

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