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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.82, 1,844.82 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.82, 1,844.82 and 364.20 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.82 : 1,844.82 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.82/1,844.82 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.82x = 1,844.82 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.82x = 671,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,883.44/1,229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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