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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.66, 1,834.37 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.66, 1,834.37 and 400.75 is: 601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.66 : 1,834.37 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.66/1,834.37 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.66x = 1,834.37 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.66x = 735,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,120.19/1,222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.25

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