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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.06, 1,855.78 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.06, 1,855.78 and 415.58 is: 623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.06 : 1,855.78 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.06/1,855.78 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.06x = 1,855.78 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.06x = 771,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,225.05/1,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.43

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