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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.36, 1,837.47 and 608.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.36, 1,837.47 and 608.85 is: 912.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.36 : 1,837.47 = 608.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.36/1,837.47 = 608.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.36x = 1,837.47 × 608.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.36x = 1,118,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,743.61/1,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.99

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