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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.32, 1,837.08 and 1,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.32, 1,837.08 and 1,068.48 is: 1,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.32 : 1,837.08 = 1,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.32/1,837.08 = 1,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.32x = 1,837.08 × 1,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.32x = 1,962,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,883.24/1,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.02

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