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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.21, 1,843.67 and 611.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.21, 1,843.67 and 611.75 is: 918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.21 : 1,843.67 = 611.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.21/1,843.67 = 611.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.21x = 1,843.67 × 611.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.21x = 1,127,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,871.26/1,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.31

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