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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.88, 1,854.38 and 619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.88, 1,854.38 and 619.76 is: 928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.88 : 1,854.38 = 619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.88/1,854.38 = 619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.88x = 1,854.38 × 619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.88x = 1,149,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,262.83/1,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.42

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