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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.64, 1,858.14 and 416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.64, 1,858.14 and 416.71 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.64 : 1,858.14 = 416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.64/1,858.14 = 416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.64x = 1,858.14 × 416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.64x = 774,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,305.52/1,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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