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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.66, 1,844.81 and 363.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.66, 1,844.81 and 363.97 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.66 : 1,844.81 = 363.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.66/1,844.81 = 363.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.66x = 1,844.81 × 363.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.66x = 671,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,455.50/1,229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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