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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.22, 1,846.81 and 409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.22, 1,846.81 and 409.55 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.22 : 1,846.81 = 409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.22/1,846.81 = 409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.22x = 1,846.81 × 409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.22x = 756,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,361.04/1,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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