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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.96, 1,839.20 and 609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.96, 1,839.20 and 609.72 is: 913.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.96 : 1,839.20 = 609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.96/1,839.20 = 609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.96x = 1,839.20 × 609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.96x = 1,121,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,397.02/1,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.96

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