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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.75, 1,856.91 and 416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.75, 1,856.91 and 416.62 is: 625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.75 : 1,856.91 = 416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.75/1,856.91 = 416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.75x = 1,856.91 × 416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.75x = 773,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,625.84/1,237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.03

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