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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.99, 1,854.07 and 414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.99, 1,854.07 and 414.27 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.99 : 1,854.07 = 414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.99/1,854.07 = 414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.99x = 1,854.07 × 414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.99x = 768,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,084.54/1,235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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