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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.92, 1,857.11 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.92, 1,857.11 and 416.27 is: 624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.92 : 1,857.11 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.92/1,857.11 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.92x = 1,857.11 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.92x = 773,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,047.81/1,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.47

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