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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.21, 1,836.07 and 608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.21, 1,836.07 and 608.31 is: 911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.21 : 1,836.07 = 608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.21/1,836.07 = 608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.21x = 1,836.07 × 608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.21x = 1,116,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,899.74/1,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.60

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