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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.01, 1,848.05 and 410.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.01, 1,848.05 and 410.29 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.01 : 1,848.05 = 410.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.01/1,848.05 = 410.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.01x = 1,848.05 × 410.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.01x = 758,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,236.43/1,232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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