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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.26, 1,830.46 and 1,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.26, 1,830.46 and 1,136.02 is: 1,695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.26 : 1,830.46 = 1,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.26/1,830.46 = 1,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.26x = 1,830.46 × 1,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.26x = 2,079,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,433.49/1,226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.75

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