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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.66, 1,838.60 and 403.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.66, 1,838.60 and 403.93 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.66 : 1,838.60 = 403.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.66/1,838.60 = 403.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.66x = 1,838.60 × 403.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.66x = 742,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,665.70/1,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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