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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.53, 1,851.82 and 412.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.53, 1,851.82 and 412.81 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.53 : 1,851.82 = 412.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.53/1,851.82 = 412.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.53x = 1,851.82 × 412.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.53x = 764,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,444.15/1,234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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