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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.53, 1,856.58 and 415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.53, 1,856.58 and 415.74 is: 623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.53 : 1,856.58 = 415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.53/1,856.58 = 415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.53x = 1,856.58 × 415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.53x = 771,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,854.57/1,237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.71

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