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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.23, 1,844.98 and 905.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.23, 1,844.98 and 905.45 is: 1,360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.23 : 1,844.98 = 905.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.23/1,844.98 = 905.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.23x = 1,844.98 × 905.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.23x = 1,670,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,525.65/1,228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.11

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