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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.25, 1,850.96 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.25, 1,850.96 and 412.29 is: 618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.25 : 1,850.96 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.25/1,850.96 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.25x = 1,850.96 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.25x = 763,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,130.24/1,234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.30

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