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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.54, 1,848.61 and 410.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.54, 1,848.61 and 410.82 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.54 : 1,848.61 = 410.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.54/1,848.61 = 410.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.54x = 1,848.61 × 410.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.54x = 759,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,445.96/1,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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