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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.66, 1,854.96 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.66, 1,854.96 and 414.69 is: 622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.66 : 1,854.96 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.66/1,854.96 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.66x = 1,854.96 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.66x = 769,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,233.36/1,236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.02

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