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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.19, 1,857.69 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.19, 1,857.69 and 416.54 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.19 : 1,857.69 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.19/1,857.69 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.19x = 1,857.69 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.19x = 773,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,792.90/1,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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