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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.82, 1,838.88 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.82, 1,838.88 and 404.20 is: 606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.82 : 1,838.88 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.82/1,838.88 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.82x = 1,838.88 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.82x = 743,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,275.30/1,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.35

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