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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.99, 1,840.62 and 610.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.99, 1,840.62 and 610.85 is: 916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.99 : 1,840.62 = 610.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.99/1,840.62 = 610.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.99x = 1,840.62 × 610.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.99x = 1,124,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,342.73/1,226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.34

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