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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.48, 1,848.93 and 410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.48, 1,848.93 and 410.96 is: 616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.48 : 1,848.93 = 410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.48/1,848.93 = 410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.48x = 1,848.93 × 410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.48x = 759,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,836.27/1,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.51

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