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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.61, 1,842.82 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.61, 1,842.82 and 351.18 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.61 : 1,842.82 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.61/1,842.82 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.61x = 1,842.82 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.61x = 647,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,160.65/1,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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