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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.64, 1,847.69 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.64, 1,847.69 and 410 is: 615.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.64 : 1,847.69 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.64/1,847.69 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.64x = 1,847.69 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.64x = 757,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,552.90/1,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.08

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