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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.44, 1,834.94 and 401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.44, 1,834.94 and 401.53 is: 602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.44 : 1,834.94 = 401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.44/1,834.94 = 401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.44x = 1,834.94 × 401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.44x = 736,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,783.46/1,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.22

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