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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.26, 1,843.80 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.26, 1,843.80 and 407.56 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.26 : 1,843.80 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.26/1,843.80 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.26x = 1,843.80 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.26x = 751,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,459.13/1,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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