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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.80, 2,116.56 and 1,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.80, 2,116.56 and 1,228 is: 1,839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.80 : 2,116.56 = 1,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.80/2,116.56 = 1,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.80x = 2,116.56 × 1,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.80x = 2,599,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,135.68/1,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.71

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