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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.91, 1,847.88 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.91, 1,847.88 and 410.18 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.91 : 1,847.88 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.91/1,847.88 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.91x = 1,847.88 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.91x = 757,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,963.42/1,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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