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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.54, 1,849.91 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.54, 1,849.91 and 411.57 is: 617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.54 : 1,849.91 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.54/1,849.91 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.54x = 1,849.91 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.54x = 761,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,365.40/1,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.22

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