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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.65, 1,843.23 and 406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.65, 1,843.23 and 406.99 is: 610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.65 : 1,843.23 = 406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.65/1,843.23 = 406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.65x = 1,843.23 × 406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.65x = 750,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,171.09/1,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.57

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