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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.26, 1,838.10 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.26, 1,838.10 and 403.62 is: 605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.26 : 1,838.10 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.26/1,838.10 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.26x = 1,838.10 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.26x = 741,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,893.92/1,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.50

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