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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.73, 1,857.79 and 416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.73, 1,857.79 and 416.99 is: 625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.73 : 1,857.79 = 416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.73/1,857.79 = 416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.73x = 1,857.79 × 416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.73x = 774,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,679.85/1,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.38

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