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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.16, 1,841.82 and 406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.16, 1,841.82 and 406.24 is: 609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.16 : 1,841.82 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.16/1,841.82 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.16x = 1,841.82 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.16x = 748,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,220.96/1,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.22

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