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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.58, 1,834.08 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.58, 1,834.08 and 400.62 is: 601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.58 : 1,834.08 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.58/1,834.08 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.58x = 1,834.08 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.58x = 734,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,769.13/1,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.00

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