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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.28, 1,854.60 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.28, 1,854.60 and 414.80 is: 621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.28 : 1,854.60 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.28/1,854.60 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.28x = 1,854.60 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.28x = 769,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,288.08/1,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.76

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