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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.83, 1,838.75 and 336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.83, 1,838.75 and 336.37 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.83 : 1,838.75 = 336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.83/1,838.75 = 336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.83x = 1,838.75 × 336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.83x = 618,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,497.79/1,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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