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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.45, 1,836.06 and 1,031.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.45, 1,836.06 and 1,031.73 is: 1,545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.45 : 1,836.06 = 1,031.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.45/1,836.06 = 1,031.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.45x = 1,836.06 × 1,031.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.45x = 1,894,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,309.00/1,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.81

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