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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.01, 1,842.24 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.01, 1,842.24 and 406.34 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.01 : 1,842.24 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.01/1,842.24 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.01x = 1,842.24 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.01x = 748,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,575.80/1,228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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