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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.12, 1,843.44 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.12, 1,843.44 and 449.04 is: 673.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.12 : 1,843.44 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.12/1,843.44 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.12x = 1,843.44 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.12x = 827,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,778.30/1,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.47

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