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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.93, 1,853.84 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.93, 1,853.84 and 414.14 is: 621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.93 : 1,853.84 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.93/1,853.84 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.93x = 1,853.84 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.93x = 767,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,754.97/1,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.19

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