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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.16, 1,843.80 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.16, 1,843.80 and 363.48 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.16 : 1,843.80 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.16/1,843.80 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.16x = 1,843.80 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.16x = 670,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,184.42/1,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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