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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.13, 1,837.68 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.13, 1,837.68 and 300.70 is: 451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.13 : 1,837.68 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.13/1,837.68 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.13x = 1,837.68 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.13x = 552,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,590.38/1,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.05

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