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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.06, 1,849.88 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.06, 1,849.88 and 411.34 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.06 : 1,849.88 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.06/1,849.88 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.06x = 1,849.88 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.06x = 760,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,923.15/1,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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