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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.13, 1,833.60 and 400.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.13, 1,833.60 and 400.43 is: 600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.13 : 1,833.60 = 400.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.13/1,833.60 = 400.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.13x = 1,833.60 × 400.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.13x = 734,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,228.45/1,222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.78

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