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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.81, 1,848.82 and 410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.81, 1,848.82 and 410.87 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.81 : 1,848.82 = 410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.81/1,848.82 = 410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.81x = 1,848.82 × 410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.81x = 759,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,614.40/1,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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