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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.14, 1,843.02 and 612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.14, 1,843.02 and 612.27 is: 918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.14 : 1,843.02 = 612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.14/1,843.02 = 612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.14x = 1,843.02 × 612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.14x = 1,128,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,425.86/1,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.81

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