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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.81, 1,834.04 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.81, 1,834.04 and 401.74 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.81 : 1,834.04 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.81/1,834.04 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.81x = 1,834.04 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.81x = 736,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,805.22/1,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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