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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.88, 1,850.65 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.88, 1,850.65 and 412.13 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.88 : 1,850.65 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.88/1,850.65 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.88x = 1,850.65 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.88x = 762,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,711.98/1,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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