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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.32, 1,841.76 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.32, 1,841.76 and 448.28 is: 672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.32 : 1,841.76 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.32/1,841.76 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.32x = 1,841.76 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.32x = 825,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,624.17/1,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.16

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