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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.45, 1,836.78 and 607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.45, 1,836.78 and 607.53 is: 911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.45 : 1,836.78 = 607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.45/1,836.78 = 607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.45x = 1,836.78 × 607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.45x = 1,115,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,898.95/1,224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.35

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