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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.38, 1,843.95 and 351.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.38, 1,843.95 and 351.85 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.38 : 1,843.95 = 351.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.38/1,843.95 = 351.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.38x = 1,843.95 × 351.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.38x = 648,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,793.81/1,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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