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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.63, 1,853.27 and 413.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.63, 1,853.27 and 413.89 is: 620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.63 : 1,853.27 = 413.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.63/1,853.27 = 413.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.63x = 1,853.27 × 413.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.63x = 767,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,040.65/1,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.77

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