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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.69, 1,840.04 and 496.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.69, 1,840.04 and 496.27 is: 744.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.69 : 1,840.04 = 496.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.69/1,840.04 = 496.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.69x = 1,840.04 × 496.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.69x = 913,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,154.17/1,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.41

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