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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.43, 1,835.14 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.43, 1,835.14 and 298.98 is: 448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.43 : 1,835.14 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.43/1,835.14 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.43x = 1,835.14 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.43x = 548,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,670.16/1,223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.47

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