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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.48, 1,841.04 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.48, 1,841.04 and 651.04 is: 975.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.48 : 1,841.04 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.48/1,841.04 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.48x = 1,841.04 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.48x = 1,198,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,590.68/1,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.67

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