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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.43, 1,832.36 and 400.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.43, 1,832.36 and 400.49 is: 600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.43 : 1,832.36 = 400.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.43/1,832.36 = 400.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.43x = 1,832.36 × 400.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.43x = 733,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,841.86/1,222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.31

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