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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.80, 1,834.52 and 401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.80, 1,834.52 and 401.20 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.80 : 1,834.52 = 401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.80/1,834.52 = 401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.80x = 1,834.52 × 401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.80x = 736,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,009.42/1,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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