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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.02, 1,838.99 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.02, 1,838.99 and 404.28 is: 606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.02 : 1,838.99 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.02/1,838.99 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.02x = 1,838.99 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.02x = 743,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,458.69/1,226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.40

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