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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.35, 1,835.18 and 401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.35, 1,835.18 and 401.71 is: 602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.35 : 1,835.18 = 401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.35/1,835.18 = 401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.35x = 1,835.18 × 401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.35x = 737,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,203.56/1,223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.61

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