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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.39, 1,851.14 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.39, 1,851.14 and 412.44 is: 618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.39 : 1,851.14 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.39/1,851.14 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.39x = 1,851.14 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.39x = 763,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,484.18/1,234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.51

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