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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.98, 1,857.06 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.98, 1,857.06 and 416.25 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.98 : 1,857.06 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.98/1,857.06 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.98x = 1,857.06 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.98x = 773,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,001.23/1,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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