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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.43, 1,833.87 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.43, 1,833.87 and 400.75 is: 601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.43 : 1,833.87 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.43/1,833.87 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.43x = 1,833.87 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.43x = 734,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,912.23/1,222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.19

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