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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.60, 1,834.16 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.60, 1,834.16 and 400.84 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.60 : 1,834.16 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.60/1,834.16 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.60x = 1,834.16 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.60x = 735,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,204.69/1,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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