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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.39, 1,834.69 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.39, 1,834.69 and 401.50 is: 602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.39 : 1,834.69 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.39/1,834.69 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.39x = 1,834.69 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.39x = 736,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,628.04/1,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.12

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