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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.24, 1,841.28 and 448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.24, 1,841.28 and 448.10 is: 671.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.24 : 1,841.28 = 448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.24/1,841.28 = 448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.24x = 1,841.28 × 448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.24x = 825,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,073.59/1,228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.75

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