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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.62, 1,856.40 and 415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.62, 1,856.40 and 415.88 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.62 : 1,856.40 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.62/1,856.40 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.62x = 1,856.40 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.62x = 772,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,035.75/1,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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