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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.30, 1,837.54 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.30, 1,837.54 and 445.14 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.30 : 1,837.54 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.30/1,837.54 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.30x = 1,837.54 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.30x = 817,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,962.56/1,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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