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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.42, 1,854.72 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.42, 1,854.72 and 415.26 is: 622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.42 : 1,854.72 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.42/1,854.72 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.42x = 1,854.72 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.42x = 770,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,191.03/1,236.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.92

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