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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.71, 1,848.45 and 410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.71, 1,848.45 and 410.70 is: 615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.71 : 1,848.45 = 410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.71/1,848.45 = 410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.71x = 1,848.45 × 410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.71x = 759,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,149.17/1,232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.84

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