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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.67, 1,854.13 and 619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.67, 1,854.13 and 619.94 is: 929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.67 : 1,854.13 = 619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.67/1,854.13 = 619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.67x = 1,854.13 × 619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.67x = 1,149,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,449.35/1,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.47

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