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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.08, 1,855.80 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.08, 1,855.80 and 415.44 is: 623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.08 : 1,855.80 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.08/1,855.80 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.08x = 1,855.80 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.08x = 770,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,973.55/1,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.22

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