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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.39, 1,842.97 and 613.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.39, 1,842.97 and 613.29 is: 919.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.39 : 1,842.97 = 613.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.39/1,842.97 = 613.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.39x = 1,842.97 × 613.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.39x = 1,130,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,267.77/1,229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.37

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