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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.27, 1,833.54 and 400.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.27, 1,833.54 and 400.39 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.27 : 1,833.54 = 400.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.27/1,833.54 = 400.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.27x = 1,833.54 × 400.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.27x = 734,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,131.08/1,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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