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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.08, 1,832.43 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.08, 1,832.43 and 400.28 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.08 : 1,832.43 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.08/1,832.43 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.08x = 1,832.43 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.08x = 733,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,485.08/1,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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