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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.69, 1,838.61 and 445.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.69, 1,838.61 and 445.78 is: 668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.69 : 1,838.61 = 445.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.69/1,838.61 = 445.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.69x = 1,838.61 × 445.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.69x = 819,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,615.57/1,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.70

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