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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.96, 1,839.23 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.96, 1,839.23 and 404.19 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.96 : 1,839.23 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.96/1,839.23 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.96x = 1,839.23 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.96x = 743,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,398.37/1,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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