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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.22, 1,842.65 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.22, 1,842.65 and 362.53 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.22 : 1,842.65 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.22/1,842.65 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.22x = 1,842.65 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.22x = 668,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,017.75/1,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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