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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.89, 1,840.35 and 486.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.89, 1,840.35 and 486.55 is: 729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.89 : 1,840.35 = 486.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.89/1,840.35 = 486.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.89x = 1,840.35 × 486.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.89x = 895,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,422.29/1,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.83

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