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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.55, 1,847.59 and 409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.55, 1,847.59 and 409.94 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.55 : 1,847.59 = 409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.55/1,847.59 = 409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.55x = 1,847.59 × 409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.55x = 757,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,390.78/1,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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