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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.95, 1,847.72 and 410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.95, 1,847.72 and 410.14 is: 615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.95 : 1,847.72 = 410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.95/1,847.72 = 410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.95x = 1,847.72 × 410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.95x = 757,820.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,820.29/1,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.14

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