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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.99, 1,834.46 and 400.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.99, 1,834.46 and 400.93 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.99 : 1,834.46 = 400.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.99/1,834.46 = 400.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.99x = 1,834.46 × 400.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.99x = 735,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,484.96/1,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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