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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.11, 1,833.24 and 400.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.11, 1,833.24 and 400.47 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.11 : 1,833.24 = 400.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.11/1,833.24 = 400.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.11x = 1,833.24 × 400.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.11x = 734,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,157.62/1,222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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