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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.38, 1,842.56 and 362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.38, 1,842.56 and 362.67 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.38 : 1,842.56 = 362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.38/1,842.56 = 362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.38x = 1,842.56 × 362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.38x = 668,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,232.93/1,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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