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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.72, 1,847.82 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.72, 1,847.82 and 409.98 is: 615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.72 : 1,847.82 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.72/1,847.82 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.72x = 1,847.82 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.72x = 757,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,569.24/1,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.05

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