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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.68, 1,844.70 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.68, 1,844.70 and 364 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.68 : 1,844.70 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.68/1,844.70 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.68x = 1,844.70 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.68x = 671,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,470.80/1,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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