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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.88, 1,847.18 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.88, 1,847.18 and 409.86 is: 614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.88 : 1,847.18 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.88/1,847.18 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.88x = 1,847.18 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.88x = 757,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,085.19/1,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.58

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