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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.69, 1,853.53 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.69, 1,853.53 and 413.78 is: 620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.69 : 1,853.53 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.69/1,853.53 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.69x = 1,853.53 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.69x = 766,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,953.64/1,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.67

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