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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.37, 1,833.74 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.37, 1,833.74 and 400.44 is: 600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.37 : 1,833.74 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.37/1,833.74 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.37x = 1,833.74 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.37x = 734,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,302.85/1,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.72

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