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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.41, 1,833.78 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.41, 1,833.78 and 400.41 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.41 : 1,833.78 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.41/1,833.78 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.41x = 1,833.78 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.41x = 734,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,263.85/1,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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