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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.81, 1,858.01 and 417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.81, 1,858.01 and 417.06 is: 625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.81 : 1,858.01 = 417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.81/1,858.01 = 417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.81x = 1,858.01 × 417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.81x = 774,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,899.57/1,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.52

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