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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.62, 1,843.74 and 1,213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.62, 1,843.74 and 1,213.38 is: 1,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.62 : 1,843.74 = 1,213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.62/1,843.74 = 1,213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.62x = 1,843.74 × 1,213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.62x = 2,237,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,157.24/1,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.33

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