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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.27, 1,838.11 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.27, 1,838.11 and 609 is: 913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.27 : 1,838.11 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.27/1,838.11 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.27x = 1,838.11 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.27x = 1,119,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,408.99/1,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.60

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