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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.01, 1,837.62 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.01, 1,837.62 and 444.98 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.01 : 1,837.62 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.01/1,837.62 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.01x = 1,837.62 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.01x = 817,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,708.74/1,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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