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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.88, 1,840.58 and 496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.88, 1,840.58 and 496.52 is: 744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.88 : 1,840.58 = 496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.88/1,840.58 = 496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.88x = 1,840.58 × 496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.88x = 913,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,873.10/1,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.88

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