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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.89, 1,855.56 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.89, 1,855.56 and 415.89 is: 623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.89 : 1,855.56 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.89/1,855.56 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.89x = 1,855.56 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.89x = 771,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,702.13/1,237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.40

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