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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.42, 1,844.48 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.42, 1,844.48 and 363.80 is: 545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.42 : 1,844.48 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.42/1,844.48 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.42x = 1,844.48 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.42x = 671,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,013.51/1,229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.80

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