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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.98, 1,840.62 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.98, 1,840.62 and 405.34 is: 608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.98 : 1,840.62 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.98/1,840.62 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.98x = 1,840.62 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.98x = 746,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,076.91/1,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.06

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