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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228, 1,842 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228, 1,842 and 316 is: 474

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228 : 1,842 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228/1,842 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228x = 1,842 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228x = 582,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,072/1,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474

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