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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.79, 1,844.80 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.79, 1,844.80 and 352.28 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.79 : 1,844.80 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.79/1,844.80 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.79x = 1,844.80 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.79x = 649,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,886.14/1,229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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