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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.26, 1,856.08 and 415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.26, 1,856.08 and 415.34 is: 623.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.26 : 1,856.08 = 415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.26/1,856.08 = 415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.26x = 1,856.08 × 415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.26x = 770,902.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,902.47/1,237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.07

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