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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.88, 1,845 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.88, 1,845 and 364.08 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.88 : 1,845 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.88/1,845 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.88x = 1,845 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.88x = 671,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,727.60/1,229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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