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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.48, 1,851.81 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.48, 1,851.81 and 412.76 is: 619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.48 : 1,851.81 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.48/1,851.81 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.48x = 1,851.81 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.48x = 764,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,344.87/1,234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.16

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