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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.56, 1,843.10 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.56, 1,843.10 and 406.90 is: 610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.56 : 1,843.10 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.56/1,843.10 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.56x = 1,843.10 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.56x = 749,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,957.39/1,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.44

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