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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.84, 1,838.02 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.84, 1,838.02 and 485.68 is: 728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.84 : 1,838.02 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.84/1,838.02 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.84x = 1,838.02 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.84x = 892,689.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,689.55/1,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.23

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