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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.97, 1,838.25 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.97, 1,838.25 and 404.02 is: 605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.97 : 1,838.25 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.97/1,838.25 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.97x = 1,838.25 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.97x = 742,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,689.77/1,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.80

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