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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.78, 1,838.68 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.78, 1,838.68 and 446.34 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.78 : 1,838.68 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.78/1,838.68 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.78x = 1,838.68 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.78x = 820,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,676.43/1,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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