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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.59, 1,837.68 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.59, 1,837.68 and 403.80 is: 605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.59 : 1,837.68 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.59/1,837.68 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.59x = 1,837.68 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.59x = 742,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,055.18/1,225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.47

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