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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.07, 1,840.01 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.07, 1,840.01 and 577.26 is: 866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.07 : 1,840.01 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.07/1,840.01 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.07x = 1,840.01 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.07x = 1,062,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,164.17/1,226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.32

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