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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.39, 1,854.10 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.39, 1,854.10 and 414.44 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.39 : 1,854.10 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.39/1,854.10 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.39x = 1,854.10 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.39x = 768,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,413.20/1,236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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