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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.52, 1,835.40 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.52, 1,835.40 and 401.82 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.52 : 1,835.40 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.52/1,835.40 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.52x = 1,835.40 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.52x = 737,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,500.43/1,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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