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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.82, 1,842.66 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.82, 1,842.66 and 406.94 is: 610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.82 : 1,842.66 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.82/1,842.66 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.82x = 1,842.66 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.82x = 749,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,852.06/1,228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.22

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