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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.03, 1,848.33 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.03, 1,848.33 and 410.24 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.03 : 1,848.33 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.03/1,848.33 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.03x = 1,848.33 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.03x = 758,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,258.90/1,232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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