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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.98, 1,842.99 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.98, 1,842.99 and 544.50 is: 816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.98 : 1,842.99 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.98/1,842.99 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.98x = 1,842.99 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.98x = 1,003,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,508.06/1,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.54

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