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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.62, 1,851.93 and 412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.62, 1,851.93 and 412.79 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.62 : 1,851.93 = 412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.62/1,851.93 = 412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.62x = 1,851.93 × 412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.62x = 764,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,448.93/1,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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