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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.76, 1,842.90 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.76, 1,842.90 and 362.84 is: 544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.76 : 1,842.90 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.76/1,842.90 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.76x = 1,842.90 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.76x = 668,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,677.84/1,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.19

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