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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.64, 1,856.64 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.64, 1,856.64 and 415.71 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.64 : 1,856.64 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.64/1,856.64 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.64x = 1,856.64 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.64x = 771,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,823.81/1,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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