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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.80, 1,843.54 and 449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.80, 1,843.54 and 449.61 is: 673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.80 : 1,843.54 = 449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.80/1,843.54 = 449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.80x = 1,843.54 × 449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.80x = 828,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,874.02/1,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.99

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