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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.37, 1,844.19 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.37, 1,844.19 and 407.46 is: 611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.37 : 1,844.19 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.37/1,844.19 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.37x = 1,844.19 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.37x = 751,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,433.66/1,229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.23

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