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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.69, 1,854.90 and 415.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.69, 1,854.90 and 415.01 is: 622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.69 : 1,854.90 = 415.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.69/1,854.90 = 415.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.69x = 1,854.90 × 415.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.69x = 769,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,806.69/1,236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.47

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