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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.80, 1,842.04 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.80, 1,842.04 and 448.61 is: 672.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.80 : 1,842.04 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.80/1,842.04 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.80x = 1,842.04 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.80x = 826,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,348.91/1,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.48

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