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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.72, 1,840.64 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.72, 1,840.64 and 456.96 is: 685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.72 : 1,840.64 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.72/1,840.64 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.72x = 1,840.64 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.72x = 841,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,098.85/1,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.65

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