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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.63, 1,838.43 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.63, 1,838.43 and 301.20 is: 451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.63 : 1,838.43 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.63/1,838.43 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.63x = 1,838.43 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.63x = 553,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,735.12/1,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.80

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