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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.33, 1,846.30 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.33, 1,846.30 and 409.16 is: 613.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.33 : 1,846.30 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.33/1,846.30 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.33x = 1,846.30 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.33x = 755,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,432.11/1,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.51

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