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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.65, 1,834.11 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.65, 1,834.11 and 400.95 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.65 : 1,834.11 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.65/1,834.11 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.65x = 1,834.11 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.65x = 735,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,386.40/1,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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