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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.67, 1,858.02 and 416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.67, 1,858.02 and 416.79 is: 625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.67 : 1,858.02 = 416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.67/1,858.02 = 416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.67x = 1,858.02 × 416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.67x = 774,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,404.16/1,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.19

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