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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.92, 1,843.41 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.92, 1,843.41 and 363.23 is: 544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.92 : 1,843.41 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.92/1,843.41 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.92x = 1,843.41 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.92x = 669,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,589.20/1,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.86

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