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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.49, 1,837.76 and 445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.49, 1,837.76 and 445.34 is: 667.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.49 : 1,837.76 = 445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.49/1,837.76 = 445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.49x = 1,837.76 × 445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.49x = 818,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,430.41/1,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.84

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