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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.11, 1,842.33 and 448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.11, 1,842.33 and 448.01 is: 672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.11 : 1,842.33 = 448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.11/1,842.33 = 448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.11x = 1,842.33 × 448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.11x = 825,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,382.26/1,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.08

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