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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.15, 1,843.73 and 407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.15, 1,843.73 and 407.67 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.15 : 1,843.73 = 407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.15/1,843.73 = 407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.15x = 1,843.73 × 407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.15x = 751,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,625.99/1,229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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