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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.72, 1,847.35 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.72, 1,847.35 and 409.88 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.72 : 1,847.35 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.72/1,847.35 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.72x = 1,847.35 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.72x = 757,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,191.82/1,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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