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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.16, 1,855.71 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.16, 1,855.71 and 415.41 is: 623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.16 : 1,855.71 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.16/1,855.71 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.16x = 1,855.71 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.16x = 770,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,883.97/1,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.11

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