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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.93, 1,847.90 and 410.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.93, 1,847.90 and 410.19 is: 615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.93 : 1,847.90 = 410.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.93/1,847.90 = 410.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.93x = 1,847.90 × 410.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.93x = 757,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,990.10/1,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.29

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