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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.21, 1,853.81 and 619.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.21, 1,853.81 and 619.18 is: 928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.21 : 1,853.81 = 619.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.21/1,853.81 = 619.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.21x = 1,853.81 × 619.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.21x = 1,147,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,842.08/1,236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.52

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