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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.57, 1,856.57 and 415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.57, 1,856.57 and 415.85 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.57 : 1,856.57 = 415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.57/1,856.57 = 415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.57x = 1,856.57 × 415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.57x = 772,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,043.27/1,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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