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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.78, 1,844.29 and 407.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.78, 1,844.29 and 407.89 is: 611.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.78 : 1,844.29 = 407.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.78/1,844.29 = 407.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.78x = 1,844.29 × 407.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.78x = 752,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,267.45/1,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.71

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