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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.61, 1,846.40 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.61, 1,846.40 and 409.66 is: 614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.61 : 1,846.40 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.61/1,846.40 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.61x = 1,846.40 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.61x = 756,389.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,389.56/1,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.15

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