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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.70, 1,844.37 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.70, 1,844.37 and 407.94 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.70 : 1,844.37 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.70/1,844.37 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.70x = 1,844.37 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.70x = 752,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,392.30/1,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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