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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.02, 1,849.83 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.02, 1,849.83 and 411.87 is: 617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.02 : 1,849.83 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.02/1,849.83 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.02x = 1,849.83 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.02x = 761,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,889.48/1,234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.40

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