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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.93, 1,839.12 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.93, 1,839.12 and 404.24 is: 606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.93 : 1,839.12 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.93/1,839.12 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.93x = 1,839.12 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.93x = 743,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,445.87/1,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.43

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