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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.58, 1,842.86 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.58, 1,842.86 and 362.88 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.58 : 1,842.86 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.58/1,842.86 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.58x = 1,842.86 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.58x = 668,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,737.04/1,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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