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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.22, 1,834.74 and 401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.22, 1,834.74 and 401.48 is: 602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.22 : 1,834.74 = 401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.22/1,834.74 = 401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.22x = 1,834.74 × 401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.22x = 736,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,611.42/1,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.19

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