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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.09, 1,834.86 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.09, 1,834.86 and 401.40 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.09 : 1,834.86 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.09/1,834.86 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.09x = 1,834.86 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.09x = 736,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,512.80/1,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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