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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.02, 1,842.35 and 612.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.02, 1,842.35 and 612.01 is: 918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.02 : 1,842.35 = 612.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.02/1,842.35 = 612.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.02x = 1,842.35 × 612.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.02x = 1,127,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,535.87/1,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.18

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