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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.21, 1,846.20 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.21, 1,846.20 and 409.20 is: 613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.21 : 1,846.20 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.21/1,846.20 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.21x = 1,846.20 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.21x = 755,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,455.81/1,231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.59

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