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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.92, 2,117.13 and 1,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.92, 2,117.13 and 1,225.42 is: 1,845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.92 : 2,117.13 = 1,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.92/2,117.13 = 1,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.92x = 2,117.13 × 1,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.92x = 2,594,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,373.44/1,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.32

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