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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.24, 1,847.10 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.24, 1,847.10 and 409.76 is: 614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.24 : 1,847.10 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.24/1,847.10 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.24x = 1,847.10 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.24x = 756,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,867.70/1,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.22

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