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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.76, 1,839.96 and 405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.76, 1,839.96 and 405.06 is: 607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.76 : 1,839.96 = 405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.76/1,839.96 = 405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.76x = 1,839.96 × 405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.76x = 745,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,294.20/1,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.53

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