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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.23, 1,851.54 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.23, 1,851.54 and 412.41 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.23 : 1,851.54 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.23/1,851.54 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.23x = 1,851.54 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.23x = 763,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,593.61/1,234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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