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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.59, 1,844.63 and 407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.59, 1,844.63 and 407.91 is: 611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.59 : 1,844.63 = 407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.59/1,844.63 = 407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.59x = 1,844.63 × 407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.59x = 752,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,443.02/1,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.95

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