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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.51, 1,855.83 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.51, 1,855.83 and 415.54 is: 623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.51 : 1,855.83 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.51/1,855.83 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.51x = 1,855.83 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.51x = 771,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,171.60/1,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.16

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