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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.83, 1,843.38 and 449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.83, 1,843.38 and 449.07 is: 673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.83 : 1,843.38 = 449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.83/1,843.38 = 449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.83x = 1,843.38 × 449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.83x = 827,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,806.66/1,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.65

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