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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.69, 1,837.62 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.69, 1,837.62 and 403.47 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.69 : 1,837.62 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.69/1,837.62 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.69x = 1,837.62 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.69x = 741,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,424.54/1,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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