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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.36, 1,849.35 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.36, 1,849.35 and 411.19 is: 616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.36 : 1,849.35 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.36/1,849.35 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.36x = 1,849.35 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.36x = 760,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,439.23/1,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.56

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