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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.04, 1,853.72 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.04, 1,853.72 and 414.34 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.04 : 1,853.72 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.04/1,853.72 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.04x = 1,853.72 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.04x = 768,070.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,070.34/1,236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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