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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.18, 1,843.79 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.18, 1,843.79 and 363.48 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.18 : 1,843.79 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.18/1,843.79 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.18x = 1,843.79 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.18x = 670,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,178.97/1,229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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