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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.95, 1,844.55 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.95, 1,844.55 and 612.93 is: 919.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.95 : 1,844.55 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.95/1,844.55 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.95x = 1,844.55 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.95x = 1,130,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,580.03/1,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.96

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