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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.16, 1,850.72 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.16, 1,850.72 and 412.22 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.16 : 1,850.72 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.16/1,850.72 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.16x = 1,850.72 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.16x = 762,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,903.80/1,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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