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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.44, 1,855.01 and 619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.44, 1,855.01 and 619.40 is: 929.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.44 : 1,855.01 = 619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.44/1,855.01 = 619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.44x = 1,855.01 × 619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.44x = 1,148,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,993.19/1,236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.28

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