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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.13, 1,834.68 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.13, 1,834.68 and 298.70 is: 448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.13 : 1,834.68 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.13/1,834.68 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.13x = 1,834.68 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.13x = 548,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,009.74/1,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.04

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