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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.68, 1,832.73 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.68, 1,832.73 and 400.74 is: 600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.68 : 1,832.73 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.68/1,832.73 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.68x = 1,832.73 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.68x = 734,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,442.10/1,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.68

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