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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.45, 1,853.19 and 413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.45, 1,853.19 and 413.73 is: 620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.45 : 1,853.19 = 413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.45/1,853.19 = 413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.45x = 1,853.19 × 413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.45x = 766,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,726.09/1,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.60

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