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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.21, 1,841.18 and 448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.21, 1,841.18 and 448.03 is: 671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.21 : 1,841.18 = 448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.21/1,841.18 = 448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.21x = 1,841.18 × 448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.21x = 824,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,903.88/1,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.63

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