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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.06, 1,840.12 and 611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.06, 1,840.12 and 611.15 is: 915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.06 : 1,840.12 = 611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.06/1,840.12 = 611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.06x = 1,840.12 × 611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.06x = 1,124,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,578.61/1,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.73

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