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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.22, 1,846.59 and 409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.22, 1,846.59 and 409.38 is: 613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.22 : 1,846.59 = 409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.22/1,846.59 = 409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.22x = 1,846.59 × 409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.22x = 755,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,957.01/1,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.99

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