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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.26, 1,842.48 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.26, 1,842.48 and 362.64 is: 543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.26 : 1,842.48 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.26/1,842.48 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.26x = 1,842.48 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.26x = 668,156.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,156.95/1,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.99

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