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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.84, 1,838.34 and 732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.84, 1,838.34 and 732.30 is: 1,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.84 : 1,838.34 = 732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.84/1,838.34 = 732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.84x = 1,838.34 × 732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.84x = 1,346,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,216.38/1,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.30

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