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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.59, 1,838.39 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.59, 1,838.39 and 301.14 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.59 : 1,838.39 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.59/1,838.39 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.59x = 1,838.39 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.59x = 553,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,611.26/1,225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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