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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.83, 1,849.45 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.83, 1,849.45 and 411.35 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.83 : 1,849.45 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.83/1,849.45 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.83x = 1,849.45 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.83x = 760,774.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,774.85/1,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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