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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.65, 1,853.77 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.65, 1,853.77 and 414.02 is: 621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.65 : 1,853.77 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.65/1,853.77 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.65x = 1,853.77 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.65x = 767,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,497.86/1,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.13

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