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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.68, 1,843.22 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.68, 1,843.22 and 363.08 is: 544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.68 : 1,843.22 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.68/1,843.22 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.68x = 1,843.22 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.68x = 669,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,236.32/1,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.68

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