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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.89, 1,838.28 and 732.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.89, 1,838.28 and 732.51 is: 1,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.89 : 1,838.28 = 732.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.89/1,838.28 = 732.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.89x = 1,838.28 × 732.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.89x = 1,346,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,558.48/1,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.43

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