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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.34, 1,848.03 and 410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.34, 1,848.03 and 410.39 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.34 : 1,848.03 = 410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.34/1,848.03 = 410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.34x = 1,848.03 × 410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.34x = 758,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,413.03/1,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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