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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.94, 1,853.90 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.94, 1,853.90 and 415.13 is: 622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.94 : 1,853.90 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.94/1,853.90 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.94x = 1,853.90 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.94x = 769,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,599.72/1,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.69

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