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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.78, 1,844.03 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.78, 1,844.03 and 363.98 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.78 : 1,844.03 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.78/1,844.03 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.78x = 1,844.03 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.78x = 671,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,179.00/1,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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