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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.97, 1,843.81 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.97, 1,843.81 and 363.28 is: 545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.97 : 1,843.81 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.97/1,843.81 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.97x = 1,843.81 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.97x = 669,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,819.30/1,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.02

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