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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.37, 1,824.65 and 1,207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.37, 1,824.65 and 1,207.91 is: 1,798.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.37 : 1,824.65 = 1,207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.37/1,824.65 = 1,207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.37x = 1,824.65 × 1,207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.37x = 2,204,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,012.98/1,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.65

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