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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.64, 1,835.63 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.64, 1,835.63 and 401.73 is: 602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.64 : 1,835.63 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.64/1,835.63 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.64x = 1,835.63 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.64x = 737,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,416.45/1,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.64

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