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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.16, 1,840.86 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.16, 1,840.86 and 649.44 is: 975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.16 : 1,840.86 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.16/1,840.86 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.16x = 1,840.86 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.16x = 1,195,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,528.12/1,226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.02

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