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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.02, 1,856.52 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.02, 1,856.52 and 416.08 is: 623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.02 : 1,856.52 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.02/1,856.52 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.02x = 1,856.52 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.02x = 772,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,460.84/1,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.95

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