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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.26, 1,833.40 and 400.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.26, 1,833.40 and 400.54 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.26 : 1,833.40 = 400.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.26/1,833.40 = 400.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.26x = 1,833.40 × 400.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.26x = 734,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,350.04/1,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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