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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.48, 1,851.93 and 412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.48, 1,851.93 and 412.96 is: 619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.48 : 1,851.93 = 412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.48/1,851.93 = 412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.48x = 1,851.93 × 412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.48x = 764,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,773.01/1,234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.51

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