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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.55, 1,838.61 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.55, 1,838.61 and 403.91 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.55 : 1,838.61 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.55/1,838.61 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.55x = 1,838.61 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.55x = 742,630.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,630.95/1,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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