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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.98, 1,847.59 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.98, 1,847.59 and 410.06 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.98 : 1,847.59 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.98/1,847.59 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.98x = 1,847.59 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.98x = 757,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,626.49/1,231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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