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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.32, 1,838.62 and 609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.32, 1,838.62 and 609.02 is: 913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.32 : 1,838.62 = 609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.32/1,838.62 = 609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.32x = 1,838.62 × 609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.32x = 1,119,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,756.35/1,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.85

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