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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.98, 1,855.56 and 415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.98, 1,855.56 and 415.25 is: 622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.98 : 1,855.56 = 415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.98/1,855.56 = 415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.98x = 1,855.56 × 415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.98x = 770,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,520.53/1,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.90

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