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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.59, 1,837.77 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.59, 1,837.77 and 403.84 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.59 : 1,837.77 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.59/1,837.77 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.59x = 1,837.77 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.59x = 742,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,165.04/1,225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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