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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.05, 1,842.17 and 939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.05, 1,842.17 and 939.33 is: 1,409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.05 : 1,842.17 = 939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.05/1,842.17 = 939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.05x = 1,842.17 × 939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.05x = 1,730,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,400.85/1,228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.06

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