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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.96, 1,840.62 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.96, 1,840.62 and 405.32 is: 608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.96 : 1,840.62 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.96/1,840.62 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.96x = 1,840.62 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.96x = 746,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,040.10/1,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.04

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