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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.83, 1,840.56 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.83, 1,840.56 and 361.14 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.83 : 1,840.56 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.83/1,840.56 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.83x = 1,840.56 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.83x = 664,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,699.84/1,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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