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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.51, 1,837.05 and 704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.51, 1,837.05 and 704.88 is: 1,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.51 : 1,837.05 = 704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.51/1,837.05 = 704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.51x = 1,837.05 × 704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.51x = 1,294,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,899.80/1,225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.62

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