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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.50, 1,853.93 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.50, 1,853.93 and 620.48 is: 929.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.50 : 1,853.93 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.50/1,853.93 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.50x = 1,853.93 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.50x = 1,150,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,332.67/1,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.56

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