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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.28, 2,276.44 and 1,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.28, 2,276.44 and 1,226.14 is: 1,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.28 : 2,276.44 = 1,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.28/2,276.44 = 1,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.28x = 2,276.44 × 1,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.28x = 2,791,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,225.39/1,518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.42

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