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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.46, 1,837.53 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.46, 1,837.53 and 403.62 is: 605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.46 : 1,837.53 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.46/1,837.53 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.46x = 1,837.53 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.46x = 741,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,663.86/1,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.22

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