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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.88, 1,840.14 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.88, 1,840.14 and 361.26 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.88 : 1,840.14 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.88/1,840.14 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.88x = 1,840.14 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.88x = 664,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,768.98/1,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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