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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.47, 1,833.93 and 400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.47, 1,833.93 and 400.79 is: 601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.47 : 1,833.93 = 400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.47/1,833.93 = 400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.47x = 1,833.93 × 400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.47x = 735,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,011.64/1,222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.25

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