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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.96, 1,838.67 and 576.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.96, 1,838.67 and 576.34 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.96 : 1,838.67 = 576.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.96/1,838.67 = 576.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.96x = 1,838.67 × 576.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.96x = 1,059,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,699.07/1,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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