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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.92, 1,843.16 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.92, 1,843.16 and 407.22 is: 610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.92 : 1,843.16 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.92/1,843.16 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.92x = 1,843.16 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.92x = 750,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,571.62/1,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.76

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