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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.53, 1,835.46 and 737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.53, 1,835.46 and 737.51 is: 1,104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.53 : 1,835.46 = 737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.53/1,835.46 = 737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.53x = 1,835.46 × 737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.53x = 1,353,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,660.93/1,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.55

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