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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.04, 1,837.76 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.04, 1,837.76 and 403.52 is: 605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.04 : 1,837.76 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.04/1,837.76 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.04x = 1,837.76 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.04x = 741,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,572.92/1,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.35

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