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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.85, 1,845.27 and 449.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.85, 1,845.27 and 449.91 is: 675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.85 : 1,845.27 = 449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.85/1,845.27 = 449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.85x = 1,845.27 × 449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.85x = 830,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,205.43/1,229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.05

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