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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.45, 1,847.40 and 409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.45, 1,847.40 and 409.75 is: 614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.45 : 1,847.40 = 409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.45/1,847.40 = 409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.45x = 1,847.40 × 409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.45x = 756,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,972.15/1,231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.70

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