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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.76, 1,843.14 and 1,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.76, 1,843.14 and 1,011.88 is: 1,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.76 : 1,843.14 = 1,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.76/1,843.14 = 1,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.76x = 1,843.14 × 1,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.76x = 1,865,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,036.50/1,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.82

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