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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.41, 1,838.18 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.41, 1,838.18 and 403.44 is: 605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.41 : 1,838.18 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.41/1,838.18 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.41x = 1,838.18 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.41x = 741,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,595.34/1,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.18

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