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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.13, 1,842.26 and 406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.13, 1,842.26 and 406.39 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.13 : 1,842.26 = 406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.13/1,842.26 = 406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.13x = 1,842.26 × 406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.13x = 748,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,669.40/1,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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