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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.77, 1,834.26 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.77, 1,834.26 and 401.03 is: 601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.77 : 1,834.26 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.77/1,834.26 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.77x = 1,834.26 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.77x = 735,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,593.29/1,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.58

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