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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.16, 1,849.80 and 1,226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.16, 1,849.80 and 1,226.04 is: 1,840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.16 : 1,849.80 = 1,226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.16/1,849.80 = 1,226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.16x = 1,849.80 × 1,226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.16x = 2,267,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,928.79/1,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.61

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