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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.96, 1,845.48 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.96, 1,845.48 and 408.36 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.96 : 1,845.48 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.96/1,845.48 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.96x = 1,845.48 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.96x = 753,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,620.21/1,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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