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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.50, 1,844.27 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.50, 1,844.27 and 363.82 is: 545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.50 : 1,844.27 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.50/1,844.27 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.50x = 1,844.27 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.50x = 670,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,982.31/1,229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.74

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