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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.82, 1,844.61 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.82, 1,844.61 and 450.39 is: 675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.82 : 1,844.61 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.82/1,844.61 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.82x = 1,844.61 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.82x = 830,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,793.90/1,229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.54

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