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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225, 1,837.74 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225, 1,837.74 and 403.34 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225 : 1,837.74 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225/1,837.74 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225x = 1,837.74 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225x = 741,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,234.05/1,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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