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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.06, 1,832.89 and 400.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.06, 1,832.89 and 400.35 is: 600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.06 : 1,832.89 = 400.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.06/1,832.89 = 400.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.06x = 1,832.89 × 400.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.06x = 733,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,797.51/1,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.46

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