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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.19, 1,843.82 and 363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.19, 1,843.82 and 363.53 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.19 : 1,843.82 = 363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.19/1,843.82 = 363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.19x = 1,843.82 × 363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.19x = 670,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,272.85/1,229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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