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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.07, 1,857.01 and 416.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.07, 1,857.01 and 416.33 is: 624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.07 : 1,857.01 = 416.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.07/1,857.01 = 416.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.07x = 1,857.01 × 416.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.07x = 773,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,128.97/1,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.46

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