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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.01, 1,843.43 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.01, 1,843.43 and 304.56 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.01 : 1,843.43 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.01/1,843.43 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.01x = 1,843.43 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.01x = 561,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,435.04/1,229.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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