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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.02, 1,849.32 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.02, 1,849.32 and 411.32 is: 616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.02 : 1,849.32 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.02/1,849.32 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.02x = 1,849.32 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.02x = 760,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,662.30/1,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.91

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