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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.98, 1,842.09 and 954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.98, 1,842.09 and 954.82 is: 1,433.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.98 : 1,842.09 = 954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.98/1,842.09 = 954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.98x = 1,842.09 × 954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.98x = 1,758,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,864.37/1,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.49

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