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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229, 1,843.05 and 407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229, 1,843.05 and 407.03 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229 : 1,843.05 = 407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229/1,843.05 = 407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229x = 1,843.05 × 407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229x = 750,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,176.64/1,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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