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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.76, 1,851.96 and 413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.76, 1,851.96 and 413.08 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.76 : 1,851.96 = 413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.76/1,851.96 = 413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.76x = 1,851.96 × 413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.76x = 765,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,007.64/1,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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