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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.06, 1,855.68 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.06, 1,855.68 and 415.06 is: 622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.06 : 1,855.68 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.06/1,855.68 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.06x = 1,855.68 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.06x = 770,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,218.54/1,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.62

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