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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.86, 1,856.79 and 416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.86, 1,856.79 and 416.03 is: 624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.86 : 1,856.79 = 416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.86/1,856.79 = 416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.86x = 1,856.79 × 416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.86x = 772,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,471.06/1,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.04

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