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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.51, 1,839.76 and 644.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.51, 1,839.76 and 644.00 is: 964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.51 : 1,839.76 = 644.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.51/1,839.76 = 644.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.51x = 1,839.76 × 644.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.51x = 1,184,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,798.71/1,228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.42

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