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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.62, 1,835.30 and 677.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.62, 1,835.30 and 677.22 is: 1,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.62 : 1,835.30 = 677.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.62/1,835.30 = 677.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.62x = 1,835.30 × 677.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.62x = 1,242,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,901.87/1,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.10

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