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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.08, 1,848.12 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.08, 1,848.12 and 410.12 is: 615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.08 : 1,848.12 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.08/1,848.12 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.08x = 1,848.12 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.08x = 757,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,950.97/1,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.18

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