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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.93, 1,846.73 and 409.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.93, 1,846.73 and 409.63 is: 614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.93 : 1,846.73 = 409.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.93/1,846.73 = 409.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.93x = 1,846.73 × 409.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.93x = 756,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,478.77/1,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.06

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