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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.81, 1,837.76 and 608.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.81, 1,837.76 and 608.65 is: 911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.81 : 1,837.76 = 608.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.81/1,837.76 = 608.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.81x = 1,837.76 × 608.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.81x = 1,118,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,544.99/1,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.75

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