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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.79, 1,838.66 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.79, 1,838.66 and 301.37 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.79 : 1,838.66 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.79/1,838.66 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.79x = 1,838.66 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.79x = 554,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,116.96/1,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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