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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.44, 1,833.42 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.44, 1,833.42 and 400.80 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.44 : 1,833.42 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.44/1,833.42 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.44x = 1,833.42 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.44x = 734,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,834.74/1,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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