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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.92, 1,838.08 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.92, 1,838.08 and 445.44 is: 667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.92 : 1,838.08 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.92/1,838.08 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.92x = 1,838.08 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.92x = 818,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,754.36/1,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.87

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