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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.52, 1,849.08 and 411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.52, 1,849.08 and 411.37 is: 616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.52 : 1,849.08 = 411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.52/1,849.08 = 411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.52x = 1,849.08 × 411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.52x = 760,656.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,656.04/1,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.65

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