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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.21, 1,843.83 and 612.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.21, 1,843.83 and 612.77 is: 919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.21 : 1,843.83 = 612.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.21/1,843.83 = 612.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.21x = 1,843.83 × 612.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.21x = 1,129,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,834.49/1,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.16

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