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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.34, 1,833.26 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.34, 1,833.26 and 400.59 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.34 : 1,833.26 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.34/1,833.26 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.34x = 1,833.26 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.34x = 734,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,383.62/1,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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