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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.99, 1,843.16 and 838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.99, 1,843.16 and 838.92 is: 1,258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.99 : 1,843.16 = 838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.99/1,843.16 = 838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.99x = 1,843.16 × 838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.99x = 1,546,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,255.83/1,228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.15

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