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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.92, 1,842.90 and 448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.92, 1,842.90 and 448.75 is: 672.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.92 : 1,842.90 = 448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.92/1,842.90 = 448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.92x = 1,842.90 × 448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.92x = 826,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,995.08/1,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.94

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