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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.46, 1,844.80 and 820.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.46, 1,844.80 and 820.22 is: 1,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.46 : 1,844.80 = 820.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.46/1,844.80 = 820.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.46x = 1,844.80 × 820.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.46x = 1,513,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,144.42/1,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.74

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