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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.20, 1,838.09 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.20, 1,838.09 and 403.45 is: 605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.20 : 1,838.09 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.20/1,838.09 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.20x = 1,838.09 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.20x = 741,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,572.69/1,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.26

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