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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.49, 1,844.51 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.49, 1,844.51 and 351.99 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.49 : 1,844.51 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.49/1,844.51 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.49x = 1,844.51 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.49x = 649,247.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,247.31/1,229.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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