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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.19, 1,835.39 and 675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.19, 1,835.39 and 675.71 is: 1,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.19 : 1,835.39 = 675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.19/1,835.39 = 675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.19x = 1,835.39 × 675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.19x = 1,240,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,178.82/1,225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.24

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