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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.56, 1,851.93 and 412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.56, 1,851.93 and 412.83 is: 619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.56 : 1,851.93 = 412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.56/1,851.93 = 412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.56x = 1,851.93 × 412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.56x = 764,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,532.26/1,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.27

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