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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.67, 1,856.60 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.67, 1,856.60 and 415.94 is: 623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.67 : 1,856.60 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.67/1,856.60 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.67x = 1,856.60 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.67x = 772,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,234.20/1,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.94

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