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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.94, 1,838.52 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.94, 1,838.52 and 404.04 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.94 : 1,838.52 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.94/1,838.52 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.94x = 1,838.52 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.94x = 742,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,835.62/1,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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