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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.08, 1,839.30 and 1,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.08, 1,839.30 and 1,044.64 is: 1,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.08 : 1,839.30 = 1,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.08/1,839.30 = 1,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.08x = 1,839.30 × 1,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.08x = 1,921,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,406.35/1,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.11

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