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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.72, 1,844.35 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.72, 1,844.35 and 407.88 is: 611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.72 : 1,844.35 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.72/1,844.35 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.72x = 1,844.35 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.72x = 752,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,272.46/1,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.75

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