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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.33, 1,838.10 and 392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.33, 1,838.10 and 392.51 is: 588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.33 : 1,838.10 = 392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.33/1,838.10 = 392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.33x = 1,838.10 × 392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.33x = 721,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,475.26/1,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.80

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