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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.71, 1,838.73 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.71, 1,838.73 and 404.07 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.71 : 1,838.73 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.71/1,838.73 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.71x = 1,838.73 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.71x = 742,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,975.63/1,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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