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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.04, 1,847.50 and 410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.04, 1,847.50 and 410.10 is: 614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.04 : 1,847.50 = 410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.04/1,847.50 = 410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.04x = 1,847.50 × 410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.04x = 757,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,659.75/1,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.96

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