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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.34, 1,850.13 and 411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.34, 1,850.13 and 411.39 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.34 : 1,850.13 = 411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.34/1,850.13 = 411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.34x = 1,850.13 × 411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.34x = 761,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,124.98/1,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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