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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.63, 1,835.85 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.63, 1,835.85 and 401.93 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.63 : 1,835.85 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.63/1,835.85 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.63x = 1,835.85 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.63x = 737,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,883.19/1,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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