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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.27, 1,835.19 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.27, 1,835.19 and 401.49 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.27 : 1,835.19 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.27/1,835.19 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.27x = 1,835.19 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.27x = 736,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,819.87/1,223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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