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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.43, 1,850.15 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.43, 1,850.15 and 411.64 is: 617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.43 : 1,850.15 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.43/1,850.15 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.43x = 1,850.15 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.43x = 761,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,592.15/1,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.46

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