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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.95, 1,846.05 and 613.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.95, 1,846.05 and 613.93 is: 921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.95 : 1,846.05 = 613.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.95/1,846.05 = 613.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.95x = 1,846.05 × 613.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.95x = 1,133,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,345.48/1,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.46

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