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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.74, 1,856.02 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.74, 1,856.02 and 620.28 is: 930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.74 : 1,856.02 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.74/1,856.02 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.74x = 1,856.02 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.74x = 1,151,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,252.09/1,236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.88

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