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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.94, 1,857.26 and 620.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.94, 1,857.26 and 620.90 is: 931.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.94 : 1,857.26 = 620.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.94/1,857.26 = 620.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.94x = 1,857.26 × 620.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.94x = 1,153,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,172.73/1,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.53

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