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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.07, 1,838.52 and 601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.07, 1,838.52 and 601.29 is: 901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.07 : 1,838.52 = 601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.07/1,838.52 = 601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.07x = 1,838.52 × 601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.07x = 1,105,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,483.69/1,226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.65

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