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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.64, 1,855.17 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.64, 1,855.17 and 415.18 is: 622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.64 : 1,855.17 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.64/1,855.17 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.64x = 1,855.17 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.64x = 770,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,229.48/1,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.84

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