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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.85, 1,844.67 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.85, 1,844.67 and 364.16 is: 546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.85 : 1,844.67 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.85/1,844.67 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.85x = 1,844.67 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.85x = 671,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,761.00/1,229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.21

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