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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.87, 1,842.11 and 788.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.87, 1,842.11 and 788.89 is: 1,182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.87 : 1,842.11 = 788.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.87/1,842.11 = 788.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.87x = 1,842.11 × 788.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.87x = 1,453,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,220.02/1,228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.56

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