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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.92, 1,844.91 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.92, 1,844.91 and 364.23 is: 546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.92 : 1,844.91 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.92/1,844.91 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.92x = 1,844.91 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.92x = 671,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,971.57/1,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.35

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