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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.44, 1,840.14 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.44, 1,840.14 and 457 is: 685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.44 : 1,840.14 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.44/1,840.14 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.44x = 1,840.14 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.44x = 840,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,943.98/1,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.68

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