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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.59, 1,855.35 and 414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.59, 1,855.35 and 414.98 is: 622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.59 : 1,855.35 = 414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.59/1,855.35 = 414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.59x = 1,855.35 × 414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.59x = 769,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,923.87/1,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.62

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