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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.11, 1,857.05 and 416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.11, 1,857.05 and 416.39 is: 624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.11 : 1,857.05 = 416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.11/1,857.05 = 416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.11x = 1,857.05 × 416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.11x = 773,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,264.74/1,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.55

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