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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.03, 1,840.61 and 701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.03, 1,840.61 and 701.44 is: 1,051.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.03 : 1,840.61 = 701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.03/1,840.61 = 701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.03x = 1,840.61 × 701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.03x = 1,291,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,074.63/1,228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.34

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