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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.30, 1,842.65 and 612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.30, 1,842.65 and 612.02 is: 918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.30 : 1,842.65 = 612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.30/1,842.65 = 612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.30x = 1,842.65 × 612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.30x = 1,127,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,742.49/1,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.13

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