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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.43, 1,842.82 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.43, 1,842.82 and 448.34 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.43 : 1,842.82 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.43/1,842.82 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.43x = 1,842.82 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.43x = 826,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,199.58/1,228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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