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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.21, 1,851.62 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.21, 1,851.62 and 412.57 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.21 : 1,851.62 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.21/1,851.62 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.21x = 1,851.62 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.21x = 763,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,922.86/1,234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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