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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.67, 1,835.78 and 401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.67, 1,835.78 and 401.91 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.67 : 1,835.78 = 401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.67/1,835.78 = 401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.67x = 1,835.78 × 401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.67x = 737,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,822.03/1,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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