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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.21, 1,838.18 and 446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.21, 1,838.18 and 446.03 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.21 : 1,838.18 = 446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.21/1,838.18 = 446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.21x = 1,838.18 × 446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.21x = 819,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,883.43/1,226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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