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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.08, 1,838.50 and 446.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.08, 1,838.50 and 446.05 is: 668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.08 : 1,838.50 = 446.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.08/1,838.50 = 446.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.08x = 1,838.50 × 446.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.08x = 820,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,062.93/1,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.85

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