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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.90, 1,834.47 and 401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.90, 1,834.47 and 401.14 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.90 : 1,834.47 = 401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.90/1,834.47 = 401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.90x = 1,834.47 × 401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.90x = 735,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,879.30/1,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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