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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.69, 1,840.73 and 707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.69, 1,840.73 and 707.43 is: 1,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.69 : 1,840.73 = 707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.69/1,840.73 = 707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.69x = 1,840.73 × 707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.69x = 1,302,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,184.09/1,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.55

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