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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.84, 1,844.76 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.84, 1,844.76 and 364.20 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.84 : 1,844.76 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.84/1,844.76 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.84x = 1,844.76 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.84x = 671,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,861.59/1,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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