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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.30, 1,838.36 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.30, 1,838.36 and 446.12 is: 668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.30 : 1,838.36 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.30/1,838.36 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.30x = 1,838.36 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.30x = 820,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,129.16/1,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.78

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