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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.15, 1,834.48 and 646.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.15, 1,834.48 and 646.27 is: 967.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.15 : 1,834.48 = 646.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.15/1,834.48 = 646.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.15x = 1,834.48 × 646.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.15x = 1,185,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,569.39/1,225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.69

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