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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.63, 1,836.64 and 978.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.63, 1,836.64 and 978.66 is: 1,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.63 : 1,836.64 = 978.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.63/1,836.64 = 978.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.63x = 1,836.64 × 978.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.63x = 1,797,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,443.66/1,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.35

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