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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.33, 1,847.80 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.33, 1,847.80 and 410.16 is: 615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.33 : 1,847.80 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.33/1,847.80 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.33x = 1,847.80 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.33x = 757,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,893.65/1,232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.01

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