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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.20, 1,848.56 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.20, 1,848.56 and 410.54 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.20 : 1,848.56 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.20/1,848.56 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.20x = 1,848.56 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.20x = 758,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,896.53/1,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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