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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.44, 1,841.02 and 447.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.44, 1,841.02 and 447.71 is: 670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.44 : 1,841.02 = 447.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.44/1,841.02 = 447.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.44x = 1,841.02 × 447.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.44x = 824,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,240.00/1,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.96

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