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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.47, 1,849.75 and 411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.47, 1,849.75 and 411.53 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.47 : 1,849.75 = 411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.47/1,849.75 = 411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.47x = 1,849.75 × 411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.47x = 761,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,217.34/1,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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