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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.58, 1,844.52 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.58, 1,844.52 and 363.90 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.58 : 1,844.52 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.58/1,844.52 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.58x = 1,844.52 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.58x = 671,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,220.83/1,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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