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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.53, 1,833.89 and 400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.53, 1,833.89 and 400.79 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.53 : 1,833.89 = 400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.53/1,833.89 = 400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.53x = 1,833.89 × 400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.53x = 734,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,993.60/1,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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