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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.08, 1,851.40 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.08, 1,851.40 and 412.84 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.08 : 1,851.40 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.08/1,851.40 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.08x = 1,851.40 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.08x = 764,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,331.98/1,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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