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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.02, 1,848.34 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.02, 1,848.34 and 410.28 is: 615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.02 : 1,848.34 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.02/1,848.34 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.02x = 1,848.34 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.02x = 758,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,336.94/1,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.52

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