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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.15, 1,856.68 and 1,228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.15, 1,856.68 and 1,228.33 is: 1,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.15 : 1,856.68 = 1,228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.15/1,856.68 = 1,228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.15x = 1,856.68 × 1,228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.15x = 2,280,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,615.74/1,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.13

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