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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.29, 1,848.03 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.29, 1,848.03 and 410.32 is: 615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.29 : 1,848.03 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.29/1,848.03 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.29x = 1,848.03 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.29x = 758,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,283.67/1,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.35

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