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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.26, 1,844.24 and 614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.26, 1,844.24 and 614.07 is: 922.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.26 : 1,844.24 = 614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.26/1,844.24 = 614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.26x = 1,844.24 × 614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.26x = 1,132,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,492.46/1,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.03

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