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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.76, 1,849.92 and 411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.76, 1,849.92 and 411.81 is: 617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.76 : 1,849.92 = 411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.76/1,849.92 = 411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.76x = 1,849.92 × 411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.76x = 761,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,815.56/1,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.47

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