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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.96, 1,848.82 and 410.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.96, 1,848.82 and 410.95 is: 616.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.96 : 1,848.82 = 410.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.96/1,848.82 = 410.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.96x = 1,848.82 × 410.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.96x = 759,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,772.58/1,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.22

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