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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.76, 1,856.78 and 416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.76, 1,856.78 and 416.09 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.76 : 1,856.78 = 416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.76/1,856.78 = 416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.76x = 1,856.78 × 416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.76x = 772,585.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,585.51/1,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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