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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.06, 1,843.76 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.06, 1,843.76 and 448.96 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.06 : 1,843.76 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.06/1,843.76 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.06x = 1,843.76 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.06x = 827,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,774.49/1,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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