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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.77, 1,856.87 and 416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.77, 1,856.87 and 416.77 is: 624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.77 : 1,856.87 = 416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.77/1,856.87 = 416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.77x = 1,856.87 × 416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.77x = 773,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,882.55/1,238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.72

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