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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.81, 1,838.75 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.81, 1,838.75 and 404.06 is: 606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.81 : 1,838.75 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.81/1,838.75 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.81x = 1,838.75 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.81x = 742,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,971.90/1,225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.11

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