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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.72, 1,842.20 and 741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.72, 1,842.20 and 741.68 is: 1,111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.72 : 1,842.20 = 741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.72/1,842.20 = 741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.72x = 1,842.20 × 741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.72x = 1,366,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,322.90/1,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.99

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