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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.04, 1,856.52 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.04, 1,856.52 and 416.43 is: 624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.04 : 1,856.52 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.04/1,856.52 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.04x = 1,856.52 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.04x = 773,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,110.62/1,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.46

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