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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.30, 1,838.22 and 609.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.30, 1,838.22 and 609.34 is: 914.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.30 : 1,838.22 = 609.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.30/1,838.22 = 609.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.30x = 1,838.22 × 609.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.30x = 1,120,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,100.97/1,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.14

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