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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.93, 1,849.98 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.93, 1,849.98 and 411.72 is: 617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.93 : 1,849.98 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.93/1,849.98 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.93x = 1,849.98 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.93x = 761,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,673.77/1,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.27

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