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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.53, 1,840.07 and 577.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.53, 1,840.07 and 577.27 is: 866.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.53 : 1,840.07 = 577.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.53/1,840.07 = 577.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.53x = 1,840.07 × 577.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.53x = 1,062,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,217.21/1,226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.03

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