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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.86, 1,850.58 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.86, 1,850.58 and 412.04 is: 617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.86 : 1,850.58 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.86/1,850.58 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.86x = 1,850.58 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.86x = 762,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,512.98/1,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.99

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