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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.23, 1,844.19 and 768.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.23, 1,844.19 and 768.92 is: 1,154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.23 : 1,844.19 = 768.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.23/1,844.19 = 768.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.23x = 1,844.19 × 768.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.23x = 1,418,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,025.35/1,228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.53

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