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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.70, 1,854.93 and 622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.70, 1,854.93 and 622.10 is: 932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.70 : 1,854.93 = 622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.70/1,854.93 = 622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.70x = 1,854.93 × 622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.70x = 1,153,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,951.95/1,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.34

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