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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.38, 1,847.25 and 409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.38, 1,847.25 and 409.46 is: 614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.38 : 1,847.25 = 409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.38/1,847.25 = 409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.38x = 1,847.25 × 409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.38x = 756,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,365.75/1,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.24

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