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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.03, 1,846.11 and 1,226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.03, 1,846.11 and 1,226.91 is: 1,829.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.03 : 1,846.11 = 1,226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.03/1,846.11 = 1,226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.03x = 1,846.11 × 1,226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.03x = 2,265,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,010.82/1,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.54

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