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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.93, 1,840.66 and 405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.93, 1,840.66 and 405.16 is: 607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.93 : 1,840.66 = 405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.93/1,840.66 = 405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.93x = 1,840.66 × 405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.93x = 745,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,761.81/1,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.83

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