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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.61, 1,835.41 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.61, 1,835.41 and 299.16 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.61 : 1,835.41 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.61/1,835.41 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.61x = 1,835.41 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.61x = 549,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,081.26/1,223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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