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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.91, 1,856.72 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.91, 1,856.72 and 416.16 is: 624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.91 : 1,856.72 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.91/1,856.72 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.91x = 1,856.72 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.91x = 772,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,693.64/1,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.19

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