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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.28, 1,855.71 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.28, 1,855.71 and 415.60 is: 623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.28 : 1,855.71 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.28/1,855.71 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.28x = 1,855.71 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.28x = 771,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,228.44/1,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.33

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