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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.41, 1,837.90 and 403.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.41, 1,837.90 and 403.69 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.41 : 1,837.90 = 403.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.41/1,837.90 = 403.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.41x = 1,837.90 × 403.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.41x = 741,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,941.85/1,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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