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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.52, 1,844.34 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.52, 1,844.34 and 363.78 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.52 : 1,844.34 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.52/1,844.34 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.52x = 1,844.34 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.52x = 670,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,934.01/1,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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