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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.14, 1,851.39 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.14, 1,851.39 and 412.26 is: 618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.14 : 1,851.39 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.14/1,851.39 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.14x = 1,851.39 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.14x = 763,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,254.04/1,234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.45

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