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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.51, 1,843.09 and 407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.51, 1,843.09 and 407.36 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.51 : 1,843.09 = 407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.51/1,843.09 = 407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.51x = 1,843.09 × 407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.51x = 750,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,804.73/1,229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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