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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.75, 1,840.13 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.75, 1,840.13 and 314.75 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.75 : 1,840.13 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.75/1,840.13 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.75x = 1,840.13 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.75x = 579,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,180.92/1,226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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