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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.87, 1,843.19 and 351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.87, 1,843.19 and 351.43 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.87 : 1,843.19 = 351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.87/1,843.19 = 351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.87x = 1,843.19 × 351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.87x = 647,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,750.50/1,228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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