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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.10, 1,837.26 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.10, 1,837.26 and 403.18 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.10 : 1,837.26 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.10/1,837.26 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.10x = 1,837.26 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.10x = 740,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,740.38/1,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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