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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.16, 1,837.72 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.16, 1,837.72 and 300.71 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.16 : 1,837.72 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.16/1,837.72 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.16x = 1,837.72 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.16x = 552,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,625.75/1,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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