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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.54, 1,851.48 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.54, 1,851.48 and 412.84 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.54 : 1,851.48 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.54/1,851.48 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.54x = 1,851.48 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.54x = 764,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,365.00/1,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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