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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.80, 1,838.70 and 1,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.80, 1,838.70 and 1,177.20 is: 1,765.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.80 : 1,838.70 = 1,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.80/1,838.70 = 1,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.80x = 1,838.70 × 1,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.80x = 2,164,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,517.64/1,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.80

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