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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.46, 1,833.62 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.46, 1,833.62 and 400.62 is: 600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.46 : 1,833.62 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.46/1,833.62 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.46x = 1,833.62 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.46x = 734,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,584.84/1,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.91

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