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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.35, 1,847.06 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.35, 1,847.06 and 409.69 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.35 : 1,847.06 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.35/1,847.06 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.35x = 1,847.06 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.35x = 756,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,723.81/1,231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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