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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.47, 1,835.43 and 401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.47, 1,835.43 and 401.79 is: 602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.47 : 1,835.43 = 401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.47/1,835.43 = 401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.47x = 1,835.43 × 401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.47x = 737,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,457.42/1,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.76

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