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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.38, 1,844.10 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.38, 1,844.10 and 363.76 is: 545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.38 : 1,844.10 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.38/1,844.10 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.38x = 1,844.10 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.38x = 670,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,809.82/1,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.65

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