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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.73, 1,835.73 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.73, 1,835.73 and 402.08 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.73 : 1,835.73 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.73/1,835.73 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.73x = 1,835.73 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.73x = 738,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,101.14/1,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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