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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.31, 1,843.34 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.31, 1,843.34 and 407.30 is: 610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.31 : 1,843.34 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.31/1,843.34 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.31x = 1,843.34 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.31x = 750,781.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,781.13/1,229.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.73

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