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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.76, 1,838.88 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.76, 1,838.88 and 404 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.76 : 1,838.88 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.76/1,838.88 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.76x = 1,838.88 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.76x = 742,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,907.52/1,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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