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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.67, 1,840.05 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.67, 1,840.05 and 393.90 is: 590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.67 : 1,840.05 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.67/1,840.05 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.67x = 1,840.05 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.67x = 724,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,795.70/1,226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.86

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