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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.72, 1,847.62 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.72, 1,847.62 and 410.08 is: 615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.72 : 1,847.62 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.72/1,847.62 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.72x = 1,847.62 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.72x = 757,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,672.01/1,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.13

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