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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.33, 1,842.63 and 448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.33, 1,842.63 and 448.57 is: 672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.33 : 1,842.63 = 448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.33/1,842.63 = 448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.33x = 1,842.63 × 448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.33x = 826,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,548.54/1,228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.90

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