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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.64, 1,837.98 and 445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.64, 1,837.98 and 445.40 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.64 : 1,837.98 = 445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.64/1,837.98 = 445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.64x = 1,837.98 × 445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.64x = 818,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,636.29/1,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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