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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.94, 1,840.89 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.94, 1,840.89 and 457.50 is: 686.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.94 : 1,840.89 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.94/1,840.89 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.94x = 1,840.89 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.94x = 842,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,207.18/1,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.43

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