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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.10, 1,846.68 and 409.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.10, 1,846.68 and 409.45 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.10 : 1,846.68 = 409.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.10/1,846.68 = 409.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.10x = 1,846.68 × 409.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.10x = 756,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,125.43/1,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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