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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.84, 1,844.06 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.84, 1,844.06 and 448.76 is: 673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.84 : 1,844.06 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.84/1,844.06 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.84x = 1,844.06 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.84x = 827,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,542.73/1,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.44

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