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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.16, 1,857.30 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.16, 1,857.30 and 416.46 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.16 : 1,857.30 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.16/1,857.30 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.16x = 1,857.30 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.16x = 773,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,491.16/1,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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