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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.16, 1,847.84 and 410.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.16, 1,847.84 and 410.21 is: 615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.16 : 1,847.84 = 410.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.16/1,847.84 = 410.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.16x = 1,847.84 × 410.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.16x = 758,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,000.40/1,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.18

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