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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.29, 1,842.77 and 1,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.29, 1,842.77 and 1,009.29 is: 1,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.29 : 1,842.77 = 1,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.29/1,842.77 = 1,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.29x = 1,842.77 × 1,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.29x = 1,859,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,884.29/1,228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.21

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