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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.64, 1,835.84 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.64, 1,835.84 and 401.92 is: 603.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.64 : 1,835.84 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.64/1,835.84 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.64x = 1,835.84 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.64x = 737,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,860.81/1,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.00

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