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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.91, 1,839.17 and 609.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.91, 1,839.17 and 609.91 is: 915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.91 : 1,839.17 = 609.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.91/1,839.17 = 609.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.91x = 1,839.17 × 609.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.91x = 1,121,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,728.17/1,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.02

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