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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.81, 1,840.22 and 457.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.81, 1,840.22 and 457.31 is: 685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.81 : 1,840.22 = 457.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.81/1,840.22 = 457.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.81x = 1,840.22 × 457.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.81x = 841,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,555.04/1,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.97

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