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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.53, 1,838.43 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.53, 1,838.43 and 403.65 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.53 : 1,838.43 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.53/1,838.43 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.53x = 1,838.43 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.53x = 742,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,082.27/1,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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