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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.85, 1,844.91 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.85, 1,844.91 and 408.24 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.85 : 1,844.91 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.85/1,844.91 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.85x = 1,844.91 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.85x = 753,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,166.06/1,229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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