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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.13, 1,847.80 and 410.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.13, 1,847.80 and 410.23 is: 615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.13 : 1,847.80 = 410.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.13/1,847.80 = 410.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.13x = 1,847.80 × 410.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.13x = 758,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,022.99/1,232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.21

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