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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.68, 1,849.28 and 410.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.68, 1,849.28 and 410.91 is: 616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.68 : 1,849.28 = 410.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.68/1,849.28 = 410.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.68x = 1,849.28 × 410.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.68x = 759,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,888.67/1,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.45

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