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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.87, 1,840.30 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.87, 1,840.30 and 446.97 is: 670.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.87 : 1,840.30 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.87/1,840.30 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.87x = 1,840.30 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.87x = 822,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,558.89/1,226.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.45

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