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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.88, 1,840.28 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.88, 1,840.28 and 302.43 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.88 : 1,840.28 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.88/1,840.28 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.88x = 1,840.28 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.88x = 556,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,554.37/1,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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