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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.78, 1,843.11 and 407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.78, 1,843.11 and 407.03 is: 610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.78 : 1,843.11 = 407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.78/1,843.11 = 407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.78x = 1,843.11 × 407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.78x = 750,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,201.06/1,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.53

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