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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.24, 1,837.04 and 792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.24, 1,837.04 and 792.16 is: 1,187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.24 : 1,837.04 = 792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.24/1,837.04 = 792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.24x = 1,837.04 × 792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.24x = 1,455,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,229.61/1,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.71

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