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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.69, 1,843.17 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.69, 1,843.17 and 407.48 is: 611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.69 : 1,843.17 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.69/1,843.17 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.69x = 1,843.17 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.69x = 751,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,054.91/1,228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.27

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