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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.32, 1,852.56 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.32, 1,852.56 and 413.37 is: 619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.32 : 1,852.56 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.32/1,852.56 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.32x = 1,852.56 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.32x = 765,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,792.73/1,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.91

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