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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.82, 1,847.75 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.82, 1,847.75 and 410.08 is: 615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.82 : 1,847.75 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.82/1,847.75 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.82x = 1,847.75 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.82x = 757,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,725.32/1,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.13

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