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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.28, 1,800.44 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.28, 1,800.44 and 622.76 is: 934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.28 : 1,800.44 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.28/1,800.44 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.28x = 1,800.44 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.28x = 1,121,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,242.01/1,200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.15

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