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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.48, 1,835.10 and 677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.48, 1,835.10 and 677.06 is: 1,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.48 : 1,835.10 = 677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.48/1,835.10 = 677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.48x = 1,835.10 × 677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.48x = 1,242,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,472.81/1,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.87

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