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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.92, 1,842.72 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.92, 1,842.72 and 363.12 is: 544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.92 : 1,842.72 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.92/1,842.72 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.92x = 1,842.72 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.92x = 669,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,128.49/1,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.48

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