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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.20, 1,842.42 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.20, 1,842.42 and 406.14 is: 609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.20 : 1,842.42 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.20/1,842.42 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.20x = 1,842.42 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.20x = 748,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,280.46/1,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.25

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