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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.42, 1,852.49 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.42, 1,852.49 and 413.40 is: 619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.42 : 1,852.49 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.42/1,852.49 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.42x = 1,852.49 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.42x = 765,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,817.30/1,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.89

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