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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.80, 1,834.25 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.80, 1,834.25 and 401.07 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.80 : 1,834.25 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.80/1,834.25 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.80x = 1,834.25 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.80x = 735,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,660.64/1,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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