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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.16, 1,838 and 575.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.16, 1,838 and 575.54 is: 863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.16 : 1,838 = 575.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.16/1,838 = 575.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.16x = 1,838 × 575.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.16x = 1,057,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,842.52/1,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.43

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