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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.47, 1,847.94 and 410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.47, 1,847.94 and 410.53 is: 615.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.47 : 1,847.94 = 410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.47/1,847.94 = 410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.47x = 1,847.94 × 410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.47x = 758,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,634.81/1,232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.54

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