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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.80, 1,842.72 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.80, 1,842.72 and 459.36 is: 688.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.80 : 1,842.72 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.80/1,842.72 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.80x = 1,842.72 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.80x = 846,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,471.86/1,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.86

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