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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.70, 1,838.55 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.70, 1,838.55 and 404.10 is: 606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.70 : 1,838.55 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.70/1,838.55 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.70x = 1,838.55 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.70x = 742,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,958.06/1,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.15

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