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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.33, 1,848.62 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.33, 1,848.62 and 410.31 is: 615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.33 : 1,848.62 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.33/1,848.62 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.33x = 1,848.62 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.33x = 758,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,508.30/1,232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.51

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