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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.81, 1,840.56 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.81, 1,840.56 and 361.13 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.81 : 1,840.56 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.81/1,840.56 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.81x = 1,840.56 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.81x = 664,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,670.88/1,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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