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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.77, 1,842.75 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.77, 1,842.75 and 448.74 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.77 : 1,842.75 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.77/1,842.75 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.77x = 1,842.75 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.77x = 826,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,915.64/1,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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