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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.76, 1,838.46 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.76, 1,838.46 and 404.06 is: 606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.76 : 1,838.46 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.76/1,838.46 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.76x = 1,838.46 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.76x = 742,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,848.15/1,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.03

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