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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.80, 1,849.55 and 411.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.80, 1,849.55 and 411.61 is: 617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.80 : 1,849.55 = 411.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.80/1,849.55 = 411.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.80x = 1,849.55 × 411.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.80x = 761,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,281.97/1,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.53

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