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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.84, 1,848.56 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.84, 1,848.56 and 410.88 is: 616.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.84 : 1,848.56 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.84/1,848.56 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.84x = 1,848.56 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.84x = 759,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,534.28/1,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.09

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