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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.79, 1,850.28 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.79, 1,850.28 and 411.82 is: 617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.79 : 1,850.28 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.79/1,850.28 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.79x = 1,850.28 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.79x = 761,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,982.31/1,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.59

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