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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.02, 1,850.52 and 412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.02, 1,850.52 and 412.08 is: 617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.02 : 1,850.52 = 412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.02/1,850.52 = 412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.02x = 1,850.52 × 412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.02x = 762,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,562.28/1,234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.95

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