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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.68, 1,840.35 and 496.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.68, 1,840.35 and 496.09 is: 744.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.68 : 1,840.35 = 496.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.68/1,840.35 = 496.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.68x = 1,840.35 × 496.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.68x = 912,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,979.23/1,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.27

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