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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.22, 1,847.93 and 410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.22, 1,847.93 and 410.27 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.22 : 1,847.93 = 410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.22/1,847.93 = 410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.22x = 1,847.93 × 410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.22x = 758,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,150.24/1,232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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