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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.80, 1,853.24 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.80, 1,853.24 and 413.92 is: 620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.80 : 1,853.24 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.80/1,853.24 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.80x = 1,853.24 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.80x = 767,093.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,093.10/1,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.73

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