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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.03, 1,838.51 and 445.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.03, 1,838.51 and 445.78 is: 668.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.03 : 1,838.51 = 445.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.03/1,838.51 = 445.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.03x = 1,838.51 × 445.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.03x = 819,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,561.80/1,226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.47

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