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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.03, 1,842.35 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.03, 1,842.35 and 447.93 is: 672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.03 : 1,842.35 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.03/1,842.35 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.03x = 1,842.35 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.03x = 825,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,241.60/1,228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.01

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