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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.42, 1,842.92 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.42, 1,842.92 and 362.72 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.42 : 1,842.92 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.42/1,842.92 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.42x = 1,842.92 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.42x = 668,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,463.94/1,228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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