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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.64, 1,848.93 and 1,122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.64, 1,848.93 and 1,122.76 is: 1,692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.64 : 1,848.93 = 1,122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.64/1,848.93 = 1,122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.64x = 1,848.93 × 1,122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.64x = 2,075,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,902.75/1,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.34

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