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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.63, 1,844.45 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.63, 1,844.45 and 363.88 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.63 : 1,844.45 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.63/1,844.45 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.63x = 1,844.45 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.63x = 671,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,154.76/1,229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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