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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.94, 1,845.27 and 364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.94, 1,845.27 and 364.27 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.94 : 1,845.27 = 364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.94/1,845.27 = 364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.94x = 1,845.27 × 364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.94x = 672,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,180.21/1,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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