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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.48, 1,850.43 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.48, 1,850.43 and 411.96 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.48 : 1,850.43 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.48/1,850.43 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.48x = 1,850.43 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.48x = 762,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,303.14/1,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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