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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.33, 1,850.80 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.33, 1,850.80 and 412.16 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.33 : 1,850.80 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.33/1,850.80 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.33x = 1,850.80 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.33x = 762,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,825.73/1,234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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