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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.53, 1,833.42 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.53, 1,833.42 and 400.62 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.53 : 1,833.42 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.53/1,833.42 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.53x = 1,833.42 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.53x = 734,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,507.30/1,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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