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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.64, 1,854.60 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.64, 1,854.60 and 414.82 is: 622.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.64 : 1,854.60 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.64/1,854.60 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.64x = 1,854.60 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.64x = 769,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,325.17/1,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.11

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