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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.28, 1,841.84 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.28, 1,841.84 and 447.73 is: 671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.28 : 1,841.84 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.28/1,841.84 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.28x = 1,841.84 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.28x = 824,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,654.74/1,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.39

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