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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.80, 1,854.06 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.80, 1,854.06 and 414.62 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.80 : 1,854.06 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.80/1,854.06 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.80x = 1,854.06 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.80x = 768,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,730.36/1,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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