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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.06, 1,843.95 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.06, 1,843.95 and 363.40 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.06 : 1,843.95 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.06/1,843.95 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.06x = 1,843.95 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.06x = 670,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,088.18/1,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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