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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.09, 1,855.17 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.09, 1,855.17 and 415.17 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.09 : 1,855.17 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.09/1,855.17 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.09x = 1,855.17 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.09x = 770,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,210.93/1,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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