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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.95, 1,851.76 and 412.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.95, 1,851.76 and 412.95 is: 619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.95 : 1,851.76 = 412.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.95/1,851.76 = 412.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.95x = 1,851.76 × 412.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.95x = 764,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,681.34/1,234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.20

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