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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.54, 1,840.49 and 577.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.54, 1,840.49 and 577.27 is: 866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.54 : 1,840.49 = 577.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.54/1,840.49 = 577.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.54x = 1,840.49 × 577.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.54x = 1,062,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,452.17/1,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.22

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