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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.93, 1,842.57 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.93, 1,842.57 and 488.14 is: 731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.93 : 1,842.57 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.93/1,842.57 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.93x = 1,842.57 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.93x = 899,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,432.12/1,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.88

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