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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.73, 1,858.37 and 417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.73, 1,858.37 and 417.01 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.73 : 1,858.37 = 417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.73/1,858.37 = 417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.73x = 1,858.37 × 417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.73x = 774,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,951.57/1,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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