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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.06, 1,854.18 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.06, 1,854.18 and 414.06 is: 621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.06 : 1,854.18 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.06/1,854.18 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.06x = 1,854.18 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.06x = 767,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,741.77/1,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.12

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