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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.34, 1,838.34 and 609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.34, 1,838.34 and 609.66 is: 913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.34 : 1,838.34 = 609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.34/1,838.34 = 609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.34x = 1,838.34 × 609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.34x = 1,120,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,762.36/1,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.91

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