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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.22, 1,848.31 and 410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.22, 1,848.31 and 410.55 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.22 : 1,848.31 = 410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.22/1,848.31 = 410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.22x = 1,848.31 × 410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.22x = 758,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,823.67/1,232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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