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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.90, 1,856.33 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.90, 1,856.33 and 415.97 is: 623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.90 : 1,856.33 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.90/1,856.33 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.90x = 1,856.33 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.90x = 772,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,175.51/1,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.78

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