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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.08, 1,838.53 and 913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.08, 1,838.53 and 913.44 is: 1,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.08 : 1,838.53 = 913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.08/1,838.53 = 913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.08x = 1,838.53 × 913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.08x = 1,679,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,386.84/1,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.84

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